Mujo Inc., headquartered in Meguro, Tokyo and led by CEO Yota Maeda, has released last year’s performance results for its goat weeding service “Kusakari Yagi-chan” and has begun accepting applications from new users. The service offers two main formats: a tethered model, in which goats are connected by wire to stakes or fences, and a grazing model, in which goats move freely within a fenced area. In both cases, goats not only eat weeds but also slow plant growth through a “trampling effect” created by stepping on the ground. The grazing model generally delivers stronger weeding and trampling effects because goats can move more freely, but enclosing an entire site with fencing can raise cost and landscape concerns for some customers. Mujo says it supports both tethered and grazing formats, handling not only goat rentals but also tethering equipment installation, grazing fence construction, goat shed setup, goat transport, and health monitoring. The company introduced three tethered-use cases from last year: a circular type where a goat moves around a single stake, a rectangular type where a wire is stretched between two stakes, and a semicircular type using a fence post as the anchor. In the circular case, grass within the activity area was almost completely removed, with larger goats showing particularly strong trampling effects. In the rectangular case, even during midsummer, grass height was kept low enough not to cover a person’s knees. In the semicircular case, the area became almost weed-free in less than a week after tethering, and moving the tethering point sequentially can gradually expand the cleared area. Mujo also emphasizes benefits beyond weeding. Customers generally care for the goats during the rental period, though the company also offers regular patrol services by staff. Many customers are initially unsure about caring for goats, but by the end of the rental period, some find it difficult to say goodbye. Employees, visitors, school staff, students,