Japanese actress Alice Hirose recently shared stories of traveling with her pet dogs to provide them with special experiences [1].

These trips serve as a way for Hirose to compensate her pets for the time they spend alone while she is working. By prioritizing these outings, she describes the practice as "dog filial piety," emphasizing the emotional bond between the owner and the animals [1, 2].

Hirose said the convenience of using a car for these excursions allows her to keep her pets with her throughout the journey [1]. The footage accompanying her account shows the group visiting various glamping facilities and traveling by vehicle within Japan [1, 2].

A recurring highlight of these trips is the state of the dogs upon returning home. Hirose said that the dogs often become exhausted after playing extensively at their destinations [1].

"On the car ride back, it is an annual major event for me to be healed while looking at the dogs who are completely worn out from being too excited," Hirose said [1].

The actress said that seeing her pets in this state of total relaxation and fatigue provides her with a sense of comfort and healing [1, 2]. The tradition has become a staple of her personal life, balancing her demanding professional schedule with the needs of her pets [1].

“"...it is an annual major event for me to be healed while looking at the dogs who are completely worn out..."”

This narrative reflects a growing cultural trend in Japan where pets are treated as integral family members, leading to the rise of 'pet-friendly' tourism and specialized glamping services. By framing the trips as 'filial piety,' Hirose aligns pet care with traditional values of familial duty and emotional reciprocity.