Firearms such as pistols, revolvers and machine guns, and bullets or parts thereof. Explosives, gunpowder, materials for chemical weapons, germs such as anthrax. Counterfeit, altered or imitated coins, bank notes or securities, and forged credit cards. Obscene or immoral materials, and child pornography.
Precursor materials for chemical weapons; Counterfeit, altered, or imitation coins, paper money, bank notes, or securities, and forged credit cards; Books, drawings, carvings, and any other article which may harm public safety or morals (obscene or immoral materials, e.g., pornography); Child pornography; and.
There are some fruits, vegetables, grains, cut flowers, seeds, saplings and dry flower such as pineapple and orchid cut flowers that are allowed to be brought in. However there are many items that require a certificate of inspection issued by the exporting government agency attached.
What OTC medication can you bring? Travelers are permitted to bring a two-month (60 day) supply of any permissible over-the-counter medication, and an equivalent amount of vitamins. This also applies to contact lenses.
It is usually not necessary to declare store-bought canned, bottled or packaged food items that are highly processed and do not contain any meat. Some examples may include crackers, dried pasta, candy, jam, tea or coffee. Oh the other hand, some products may be prohibited for import depending on the origin of contents.
Japan Customs requires all passengers entering Japan to submit a Declaration of Accompanied Articles and Unaccompanied Articles in order to prevent terrorism and smuggling, and to ensure prompt and proper customs clearance.
Many common medications and over-the-counter drugs in the United States are illegal in Japan. It does not matter if you have a valid U.S. prescription for a medicine/drug which is illegal in Japan: if you bring it with you, you risk arrest and detention by the Japanese authorities.
Declare all drugs, medicinal, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official; Carry such substances in their original containers; Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.
Bring along a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and travel mouthwash for good measure. Body Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner: Most decent hotels around Japan will provide basic body wash/soap, shampoo & conditioner. If you have any special brands that you like, you should definitely take them along.
Entering the Country: Japan Customs Procedures
Up to three bottles (760ml per bottle) of alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought into the country duty-free, up to 400 cigarettes and up to two ounces of perfume are allowed.
You don't need to have an import inspection for highly processed foods and items such as wooden furniture, tea, canned or bottle products. For example, it is fine to bring Tim Tams and chocolate or lollies into Japan.
Male condoms are sold at pharmacies, drug stores, convenience stores, and some 100-yen shops. There are various types, from 100 yen for two condoms to 1,000 yen for twelve condoms per box. Anyone, regardless of gender or age, can buy it without an ID.
In Japanese culture, it's common for the guests to bring a small gift called temiyage or omiyage to the host. Temiyage can be literally translated into “hand gift.” Frequently, these gifts consist of small goodies such as snackable sweets, for instance.
The Japanese have a lot of rules regarding footwear. Basically, you are expected to go barefoot in Japan pretty much anywhere inside. That was more difficult for me than you'd think.
Travelling with your medicines
Always carry medicines and medical equipment (needles, syringes and so on) in their original, correctly labelled packages. Carry your medicine in your hand luggage (although check your airline's regulations before travelling) with a copy of your prescription.
Traveling with Medication. Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on the container. It is advised that you travel with no more than personal use quantities, a rule of thumb is no more than a 90 day supply.
You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
Up to a two-month supply of allowable over-the-counter medication and up to a four-month supply of allowable vitamins can be brought into Japan duty-free.
Headache, Fever & Cold Medications
If you get sick during your trip to Japan and don't have any of your go-to decongestants or fever reducers with you, don't expect to find them at the drug store. If you've got a headache or a fever, most drug stores carry Bufferin and Tylenol.
If you are taking a supply of less than 30 days of your medication, simply bring it with you in your suitcase in the original containers. Cosmetics follow a similar rule. If you plan to take a supply of more than 30 days of medication, then you should plan on requesting a Yakkan Shoumei.
It is particularly rude in China, Japan, and Indonesia. In some European and Middle Eastern countries, it is customary to point with your middle finger. However, this gesture is very offensive in most Western nations and considered impolite in many other countries, especially when taken out of context.
Actually, tattoos are fine in Japan. They're not illegal in any way. You may even see some people walking around with fashion tattoos, especially in Tokyo. Although some people in Japan have tattoos, they are usually hidden underneath clothing.