Medications That Are Illegal to Bring to Japan

Travel Mug Podcast · Mar 3, 2026 · 3m · transcript

Did you know it's illegal to bring certain medications into Japan, even with a prescription? Medications that contain stimulants are banned, so what does this mean if you regularly take Adderall, Tylenol 3s, or decongestants with pseudoephedrine? We provide details on how or if you can bring these meds with you while traveling in Japan

Episode Resources:

Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan website

Japan Narcotics Control Department website

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