{
  "id": 1763785,
  "title": "Dog-friendly Wanwan Liner bus to begin operations between Tokyo and Osaka this fall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/dog-friendly-wanwan-liner-bus-to-begin-operations-between-tokyo-and",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/08/19/dog-friendly-wanwan-liner-bus-to-begin-operations-between-tokyo-and-osaka-this-fall/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new dog-friendly bus service called the Wanwan Liner, or \"Woof-woof Liner\" in English, is set to begin operations between Tokyo and Osaka in November, according to B・I・G Bus, a Tokyo-based transportation company. This new service aims to provide a convenient and stress-free way for dog owners to travel with their furry companions on public transportation between Japan's two largest cities.\n\nThe Wanwan Liner buses will feature pawprint designs on their exteriors, accompanied by strict safety measures, including sanitation and odor-prevention protocols. While specific details on the eligibility criteria for dog owners have yet to be announced, the company has hinted at longer-than-usual stops at rest areas and service locations. These extended breaks will provide additional time for dogs to use the attached dog runs, allowing them to stretch and exercise during the trip.\n\nThe introduction of the Wanwan Liner could make traveling with dogs more accessible and comfortable for many pet owners. As the announcement highlights, this development may encourage hotels and other accommodations in both Tokyo and Osaka to better accommodate pet-friendly travelers.",
  "summary": "This upcoming doggy express offers a new option for long-distance travel in comfort with your Best Friend. For many, the worst part of traveling long distance has nothing to do with the journey itself, but the sadness of leaving your beloved furry friends behind. Though JR East has experimented with limited-time dog-friendly options before, it’s […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}