Dogs in the Office Are WeWork’s Secret Weapon in Japan

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In Japan, where pets outnumber children, WeWork Cos. is adapting to the lay of the land.

The office-sharing company’s push into the country includes opening a dog-friendly office by June with plans to later offer on-site childcare at other locations. The four properties the company has announced in central Tokyo, which will start opening from February, will also have special rooms for mothers.