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Vaping / E-cigsJapan

What travelers need to know about vaping / e-cigs in Japan. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Vaping / E-cigs in Japan: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Nicotine e-liquid is regulated as a medicine in Japan - you may bring in only a personal-use amount (up to about a two-month supply; one month for prescription-class drugs) without an import certificate, and importing it for sale requires a license.

Larger amounts need a Yakkan Shoumei import certificate.

§ Japan Customs (FAQ 1806)
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