Young woman with dog, Odori Koen, Sapporo, Japan.

If you like being pampered, then you could do worse than be returned to your next stint on earth as a pet dog in Japan.

This young woman typically cares for her well behaved, beautifully groomed 'friend', even down to supplying it with an eye shade to help cope with the northern glare.

Not to mention the assortment of toys, snacks and other important doggie paraphenalia that she carries on their outings together.