Hey there folks,
I think we have the answers to the questions I posed in my first pages post about taking animals from Japan to another country.
I thought it was strange that there was an inspection for animals that are leaving the country, but it appears that this is indeed how it is done.
The people at Narita in the Quarantine office were quite helpful and their English is amazing. They explained that usually the inspection lasts only about an hour and you can fax them before going so they know when you're showing up. When you fax them the details beforehand, all the info you provide to them will help speed up the process. They seem particularly concerned with the destination country's specific requirements for importation of animals.
I'll update once we've left and our kitties have gone through this procedure.
