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As robotics and artificial intelligence advance, virtual and robotic pets have become increasingly viable products designed to replicate the emotional and social dimensions of pet ownership. In Japan, where both technology adoption and pet culture carry cultural weight, the question of whether digital companions can genuinely substitute for live pets holds meaningful commercial relevance.
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