Bringing Medication into Japan? It's Complicated!

Bringing medicine to Japan can be a perplexing and exasperating challenge! There's a flood of misinformation swirling around the web and social media. So we are doing our best to bring you correct information, but don't just trust us! Always check with the official source to know for sure. In this video we show you how to check the controlled substance list and who to contact if you need further help: [email protected] Links ⬇️ 🇯🇵 Subscribe for Japan travel tips! Turn on the bell for notifications.    / kenshoquest   FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 If you are unsure if you can bring your medication to Japan, email the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at [email protected] Include: The name of the medicine The drug’s active ingredients The dosage and quantity List of controlled substances: https://www.ncd.mhlw.go.jp/en/applica... List of psychotropics with allowable dosage: https://www.ncd.mhlw.go.jp/dl_data/ke... US FDA drug database: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/script... Narcotics and Stimulant Raw Materials Application: https://www.ncd.mhlw.go.jp/en/applica... Application guidance for Narcotics, Stimulant Raw Materials & Psychotropics: https://www.ncd.mhlw.go.jp/en/applica... Yunyu Kakuninsho ( Import confirmation form ): https://impconf.mhlw.go.jp/aicpte/pag... Yunyu Kakuninsho ( Import confirmation form manual sample): https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy... When you apply for Yunyu Kakuninsho you need to following: 1) A valid prescription (or a doctor’s note) indicating: Patients name, medicine and doctor’s name issued by your doctor FOR ALL MEDICINES or MEDICAL DEVICES you apply. 2) A Document indicating 4 items: Arrival date, arrival place (airport or port), flight (Cruise) No., and passenger’s name (applicant’s name) issued by airline (or cruise) company. (For example: itinerary, the copy of airplane ticket) For last minute assistance: Tokyo: [email protected] If arriving in other locations of Japan: [email protected] More information with contact numbers for specific locations: https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_e... TIME STAMPS 00:00 Bringing medication into Japan 00:37 Prohibited substances 01:01 Confusion of what is allowed 02:33 How to use list of controlled substances 03:32 Import medicine containing a controlled substance 03:58 Contact if you need help deciding 04:52 How much medication can I bring into Japan? 06:17 Yunyu Kakuninsho ( Import Confirmation ) 07:31 What to do if you don't get a response 08:12 Recap #japantraveltips #kenshoquest 🎞 WATCH NEXT Don't Make This Mistake with Visit Japan Web:    • Don't Make This Mistake with Visit Japan Web   5 Things You Must Do Before Visiting Japan:    • 5 Things You MUST DO Before Visiting Japan...   JAPAN TRAVEL ESSENTIALS 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! 🛜 JAPAN DATA PLANS ( internet connection ) Data eSIM: https://ubigi.com/kenshoquest 🌟Save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST Japanese phone number + data eSIM: https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?so... Pocket WiFi: https://www.japan-wireless.com/?via=k... 🌟 Save 10% with coupon JWKENSHO 🛏️ JAPAN HOTELS Our Japan hotel recommendations: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/... 🚅 JAPAN TRANSPORTATION Purchase Shinkansen train tickets: https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Whole Japan Rail Pass: https://geni.us/wholejrpass Hokuriku Arch Pass ( scenic arch Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kyoto ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hakone Free Pass ( round trip from Shinjuku ): https://geni.us/hakonefreepass 🍄 JAPAN ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Luxury Japan experiences: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=kenshoquest Tours, activities and attractions on Klook: https://geni.us/klook-japan 🌟 Residents of USA can save on some activities with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea: https://geni.us/tokyodisney Shibuya Sky: https://geni.us/shibuyasky TeamLab Borderless: https://geni.us/teamlabborderless TeamLab Planets: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tokyo: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland USJ Super Nintendo World Osaka: https://geni.us/usjapan 🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/ref... Luggage delivery in Tokyo: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo 🌺 Follow on Instagram:   / kenshoquest