Japan Immigration & Customs – Medication & Foods Restriction

Know which medication and foods that are prohibited or restricted from bringing into Japan.

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The information shared in this video does not constitute legal advice and is subject to change in accordance with the latest laws and regulations stipulated by the Japanese government. We advise contacting the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare or other official institution listed below for the latest information.

Medication related issue contact MHLW
Here's the email - e-mail: [email protected]
Plants Nuts Seeds related issue contact MAFF
https://www.contactus.maff.go.jp/j/pp...

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Japan Customs - https://www.customs.go.jp/english/sum...
Japan Customs Article - https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/cust...
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Customs Declaration - https://www.customs.go.jp/kaisei/yous...
MHLW - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy...
Medication Article - https://en.japantravel.com/guide/brin...
Narcotics Control Department - https://www.ncd.mhlw.go.jp/en/applica...
Controlled Substances - www.ncd.mhlw.go.jp/dl_data/keitai/list.pdf
Prohibited Drugs - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunit...
Narcotics Drugs - https://www.incb.org/documents/Travel...
Animal / Food Quarantine Information - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/pr...
Dairy Products - www.maff.go.jp/aqs/topix/attach/pdf/dairy_products-23.pdf
Import Dogs & Cats - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/an...
Plant Quarantine Information - https://www.maff.go.jp/pps/j/informat...
Illegal Export and Import Cases - www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/product/attach/pdf/import-1.pdf

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00:28 Entry Requirements
01:24 Prohibited Items
01:44 Restricted Items
02:08 What over-the-counter medications are prohibited?
02:48 What over-the-counter medications can you bring?
03:09 Can I bring any prescription medicine into Japan with me?
03:49 Which prescription medicines are outright prohibited?
04:18 Does your prescription involve narcotics?
04:58 Food restrictions
05:21 Meat Products
06:34 Plants Products
07:11 Duty-Free Allowances
07:48 Quarantine Procedures
08:14 General Tips

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