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Japan

96 rules, checked against Japan’s own pages. Last verified September 12, 2026.

Before anything else

23 rules here carry a consequence heavy enough to state whether or not you asked.

Prohibited in Japan

Obscene books, images, and carvings are banned imports and can be seized.

Confiscation

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Prohibited in Japan

Amphetamine-class stimulants are banned in Japan, even with a foreign prescription.

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Prohibited in Japan

Cannabis is legally a narcotic in Japan and is banned from import.

Prosecution

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Prohibited in Japan

THC vape cartridges are a banned narcotic under Japanese law.

Prosecution

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Prohibited in Japan

Exporting a designated National Treasure without permission is a crime.

Prosecution

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Prohibited in Japan

Metal replica handguns are banned outright, even for display.

Prosecution

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Prohibited in Japan

Food or drink infused with THC is treated as a banned narcotic, not a snack.

Prosecution

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Action required in Japan

Drones 100 g and up must be registered with MLIT before flying in Japan.

Prosecution

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Action required in Japan

Eggs, including shells, need an export-country certificate to enter Japan.

Prosecution

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Action required in Japan

Fresh fruit needs a phytosanitary certificate, even as a small souvenir.

Confiscation

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Action required in Japan

Meat and meat products need an export-country certificate almost no traveler has.

Prosecution

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Action required in Japan

Opioid painkillers need a Narcotics Control Department permit obtained before the trip.

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Action required in Japan

Adderall/amphetamine-based ADHD medicine cannot be brought into Japan, even prescribed.

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Action required in Japan

Cannabis-based medicine needs advance clearance before you travel.

Prosecution

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Action required in Japan

Pet food made with meat needs the same certificate as meat itself.

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Action required in Japan

Live plants and seeds need a phytosanitary certificate to enter Japan.

Confiscation

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Action required in Japan

Vegetables need a phytosanitary certificate, even as a small souvenir.

Confiscation

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Action required in Japan

Carrying any blade over 6 cm without a real reason is a criminal offense.

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Action required in Japan

A multitool's blade over 6 cm is a criminal offense to carry without cause.

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Action required in Japan

A criminal conviction, especially a drug offense, can bar you from landing in Japan.

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Action required in Japan

Any drug conviction, in any country, can bar you from landing in Japan.

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Action required in Japan

Undeclared cash over JPY 1,000,000 can mean prison time or a large fine.

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Action required in Japan

Blades over 6 cm are illegal to carry without a real reason.

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The final decision rests with the officer.

Look up anything

You do not have to be bringing it.

Food and plants 2

Medication 47

A pharmacist checks each medicine before it is listed here. What follows is what the health authority publishes for every traveler.

Alcohol 1

Tobacco, vapes, and nicotine 4

Cannabis and CBD 1

Drones and professional gear 2

Liquids at the checkpoint 1

Cash and monetary instruments 7

Purchases and valuables 3

Duty-free allowances 10

Antiques and other restricted goods 10

Forms and documents 2

Entry and admissibility 2

Vaccines and health 3

Plugs and power 1

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Who publishes these rules

Official portals

Sites that charge extra to “handle” a Japan application are not official. The government issues these directly.

Airports in Japan