Cocorogoto Cafe Launches 'Pet-Friendly' Service, Welcoming Customers with Their Dogs

We are pleased to announce that Cocorogoto Cafe, operated by Idear Human Support Services (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Mariko Ukiyo; hereinafter 'Idear Human Support Services'), has launched a 'Pet-Friendly' service for customers who cherish their dogs as members of the family. ■ Background and Purpose According to the 2025 National Survey on Dog and Cat Ownership by the Japan Pet Food Association, dogs and cats continue to be raised in many households across Japan, indicating that pets are deeply rooted in daily life. Furthermore, a 'Pet Survey' conducted by Cross Marketing in October 2024, targeting 5,000 men and women aged 20-69 nationwide, found that 21% of households own pets, showing growing interest in related services and outings. In recent years, pets are increasingly valued not merely as companion animals, but as members of the family who bring joy and peace of mind to daily life. Particularly in urban areas, while the number of people who enjoy daily walks and outings with their dogs is increasing, there are also many who feel that 'there are limited places where we can go together' or 'there are few places to relax.' Cocorogoto Cafe has always valued providing food and creating a place where people can soothe their hearts, gather with peace of mind, and feel a sense of connection. In a busy daily life, time spent with a pet is a precious moment for owners to settle their minds. Therefore, we have started providing this 'Pet-Friendly' service with the goal of becoming another place where owners and their dogs can spend time naturally in various daily scenes—whether stopping by during a walk with their dog, relaxing together on a day off, or chatting with friends and family. Moving forward, Cocorogoto Cafe will continue to develop new initiatives that embrace diverse lifestyles and values through 'food,' 'space,' and 'connection.' ■ About the 'Pet-Friendly' Service Cocorogoto Cafe's concept is 'a feast for the heart and body.' Time spent with your dog is a feast for the heart. At Cocorogoto Cafe, we value creating a space where you can spend time with your dog with peace of mind. ・Please use the space on the entrance side of the store. ・You may enter regardless of the dog breed. ・Limited to dogs that have received rabies and other vaccinations. ・You may be asked to leave if you cause inconvenience to other customers. ・Please bring your own cage, cart, etc. ・Water bowls, towels, dedicated sheets, and pet sheets are available for rent. For more details, please ask our staff at the store. ■ What is 'Cocorogoto Cafe'? Planned by the Japan Federation of Counseling Professionals (Zen-Shin-Ren) as a place where anyone can easily receive counseling or therapy, much like drinking tea at a cafe. In February 2014, under the management of Idear Human Support Services, 'Cocorogoto cafe,' a cafe with psychological counselors, was opened. Psychological counselors devised a four-color food menu and 'Koko-Talk & Counseling' to invigorate the mind and body, receiving many orders from business people such as 'I'd like an iced coffee and 60 minutes of counseling, please.' Since May 2024, it has been renewed in Aoyama as a fruit tea and art therapy shop, 'Cocorogoto Cafe,' and also serves as a workplace for displaced persons from Ukraine. With flowers, carefully selected tableware, and a menu focusing on fruit tea and low-sugar foods that are kind to the body and heart, it is used by visitors as a place where they can find peace. 'Koko-Talk,' which applies art therapy, is popular, including 'Talk with Miniatures,' a therapy applying sand tray therapy, and 'Talk with Crayons,' applying art therapy. Location: 1F SANWA Aoyama Building, 2-9-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Business Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 (Open all year round) URL: https://www.idear.co.jp/cocorogotocafe_aoyama_shibuya/ Estem Plaza Umeda 202, 1-4-5 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0057 Inside Idear Human Support Services Osaka Umeda Salon URL: https://www.mhea.or.jp/ukraine-himawaricenter/ ■ About Idear Human Support Services Idear Human Support Services operates on the philosophy of 'solving social issues through counseling and mental training,' supporting the career changes of working adults as experts in emotional care. We have a wide network with American doctors, therapists, psychological counselors, and mental trainers, introducing the latest overseas programs. In the field of mental training, we have worked with a wide range of athletes in soccer, golf, baseball, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, track and field, figure skating, table tennis, etc. These programs are applied to prevent turnover and mental health issues in organizations, and have been adopted by many companies since 2000. We also provide mental support for corporate executives and artists, and as emotional care after disasters, incidents, and accidents, we have provided care following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake, as well as for displaced persons from Ukraine. Regarding SNS consultation, in cooperation with the Japan Federation of Counseling Professionals (Zen-Shin-Ren), we have produced many SNS supervisors and counselors for the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's suicide prevention projects, educational consultations, child abuse prevention consultations for children and parents, women's consultations, emotional care against cyberbullying, and emotional care for disasters. Company Name: Idear Human Support Services Co., Ltd. Representative: Mariko Ukiyo, Representative Director Location: 9F SANWA Aoyama Building, 2-9-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002 URL: https://www.idear.co.jp/