I love visiting Japan as it is a cool place for the food, culture and attractions. Thanks to your post I've discovered another good part in the culture of Japan - the respect of lives. Pets in my city are often not properly treated (maybe just thrown to the trash) when dead, not because of the owners' will to not get them well settled but simply the existence of bad people running pets' funeral services..
Japan does have a lot to offer, doesn't it? It also has its fair share of scandals and crooks. I feel like there was a big story here not too long ago about animals not being disposed of in the way they were said to be. I could be wrong, though.
That said, respect is generally a big part of the culture here. Thanks for your comment.