Military PCS Pet Transport

Pet Shipping Japan to the United States

Returning from Japan is straightforward if you start early: rabies titer, export permit, and a Narita or Haneda booking that lands at a US CDC-approved airport. We handle the paperwork trail so your pet clears customs without a hold.

Distance
6,300 mi
Drive time
Air only
Flight time
~12 hrs
Best mode
Air
Duty stations served: USFJ / 5th Air Force / 7th Fleet → CONUS

What we handle on this route

IPATA & IATA compliance
Every crate, label, and manifest built to live-animal cargo standards.
Vet & health certificate timing
USDA APHIS endorsement window mapped to your travel date so paperwork doesn't expire.
Climate-controlled transport
Temperature-safe vehicles and airline heat/cold embargo monitoring.
Door-to-door coordination
Pickup at your current quarters and delivery to your new base or off-post home.
PCS timeline alignment
Move dates worked around your report-no-later-than and household goods pickup.
Multi-pet moves
Dogs, cats, and combined households — same trip when it's safe to do so.

Ready to lock in your Japan pickup?

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