[Today's Lisa Zate Topic] Café with animals

 A friend's farm café was open 2 km away from where I lived about 15 years ago. She was a family member who was having various animals such as dogs and cats, and of course the guests who came to the café touched them, and the café was popular with various generations because it was rare. Of course, keeping a variety of animals can be a daunting task, and you have to keep an eye out for cleaning and the health of the animals in addition to the café business. Besides, she was baking everything herself, so she lived a busy and fulfilling life early in the morning, taking care of her little son at same time.

In Japan, cat cafes are the mainstream, and in a space where there are several cats, you can relax with a cup of tea, or you can feel like you're in a big bird, and you're actually flying. There are various kinds of bird cafes and dog cafes with various kinds and sizes of dogs. Recently, a cafe that you can enjoy with piglets has opened in Kansai and has become a popular spot. There is also a café where you can find strange animals such as snakes and hedgehogs, which are also popular places for people. It is also said to be the ultimate healing source.

Such an irresistible time for animal lovers is required to have a space and time far from the busy and messy daily life, and it seems to be a healing place from a stressed society. Also, it is said that people who cannot keep pets for various reasons can enjoy the feeling as much as possible. Especially in Japan, there are many people who cannot keep pets, so it seems that these places offer excellent services such as places to relax with animals.

The space with animals is also said to have the effect of healing obstacles and illnesses. It is also called natural phenomenon animal therapy, in which mental care can be done more or less just by touching animals. It is called animal therapy, but it is one of the therapies often used in American children's hospitals. It is also used in elderly homes to alleviate the loneliness of the elderly, and is also used for children who do not attend school or have a mental injury.

No matter how small or large animals they are, we must coexist and cherish each other on this planet. The fact that animals bring something to humans in this way means that humans must also take good care of them.