The pet industry is the latest sector to take advantage of growing interest in the city of Shima, Mie Prefecture, ahead of next month's Group of Seven summit.
In response to increasing demand for pets nationwide, a facility run by the Shima City Council for Social Welfare has started producing dog treats using seaweed. A dog hotel in Kashikojima, the summit's main location, is also gaining popularity.
In one employment support facility for people with disabilities, run by the council, the smell of the sea wafts into a baking studio.
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