Tokyo
City · Asia
Tokyo follows Japan's national medication laws. Amphetamine-based stimulants such as Adderall and Vyvanse are completely banned, and larger quantities of many medicines require a Yakkan Shoumei import certificate obtained before arrival.
Traveler warnings
Do not bring Adderall or Vyvanse. Some pseudoephedrine cold medicines are also banned.
Legal status by substance category
11 categories documented for Tokyo.
Benzodiazepines / Anxiolytics
Benzodiazepines / Anxiolytics
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Tokyo with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
CBD Products
CBD Products
Limit: Personal use
CBD is permitted only if completely THC-free and derived from approved parts of the plant.
Penalty: Any detectable THC makes the product illegal.
Cannabis / Marijuana
Cannabis / Marijuana
Limit: None
Cannabis is illegal throughout Tokyo and Japan under the Cannabis Control Act, strictly enforced including for tourists.
Penalty: Possession can carry up to 5 years imprisonment.
General Prescription Medications
General Prescription Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Tokyo with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
Kratom
Kratom
Limit: Verify permitted quantity with official authorities before travel.
Legal status in Tokyo is not clearly documented in official sources. Verify with official authorities before travel.
Penalty: Penalties are not clearly documented; assume strict enforcement and verify before travel.
Opioids / Pain Medications
Opioids / Pain Medications
Limit: Strictly personal-use limits only; verify the exact allowance before travel.
Restricted in Tokyo. Keep within personal-use limits, carry full documentation, and verify current rules with the official authority before travel.
Penalty: Exceeding limits or lacking documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or prosecution.
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Tokyo. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
Psychiatric Medications
Psychiatric Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Tokyo with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
Stimulants (ADHD Medications)
Stimulants (ADHD Medications)
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Tokyo. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
THC Vapes / Concentrates
THC Vapes / Concentrates
Limit: None
THC vapes and concentrates are illegal cannabis products in Japan.
Penalty: Imprisonment under cannabis and narcotics laws.
Testosterone / Hormone Therapy
Testosterone / Hormone Therapy
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Tokyo with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Carrying without a valid prescription or documentation can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.
Prescription policy
Up to one month's supply of most prescription medicines is allowed without prior approval; beyond that, or for controlled medicines, obtain a Yakkan Shoumei certificate in advance.
Controlled substances
Amphetamine and methamphetamine-based stimulants are strictly prohibited. Certain narcotics and psychotropics require advance government permission.
Customs & border guidance
Carry medicines in original packaging with prescriptions. Apply for a Yakkan Shoumei by email before travel where required.
Penalties
Bringing banned stimulants can result in arrest and deportation even with a foreign prescription.
Documentation required
Yakkan Shoumei certificate where required, prescription, doctor's letter, original packaging.
For informational purposes only. This profile is not legal or medical advice. Laws change frequently; always verify with the official government, embassy, customs, or health authority before you travel.