Japanese Customs

A list of contraband items from the Japanese consolute. This list in not inclusive so if you are unsure, please check beforehand. However-- when in doubt, leave it out.

Prohibited

 * Weapons - Handguns, rifles, bullets, etc.
 * Narcotics - Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, etc.
 * Forged Goods - Including forged money and counterfeit items that violate copyright laws
 * Pornography - Books or magazines that are deemed "damaging to public morals."

Restricted
You must pay taxes if you bring more than the designated amount of some goods:
 * Alcohol - 3 bottles (1 bottle=760 mls) per adult (20 years of age)
 * Tobacco - 250 grams (200 cigarettes) per adult (20 years of age)
 * Perfume - 2 ounces

Food

 * Don't try to bring fresh fruit, vegetables, or meat products to Japan. Keep in mind that some nuts are technically fruits (e.g., walnuts).
 * Canned Products and Dried Produce are allowed as long as they were commercially processed.
 * You need to get a special label to bring in dried meat. Contact your embassy for details.

Medicine
See Bringing Medicine to Japan.