Can I bring Cannabis and CBD Products to Japan?
Cannabis and CBD Products→Japan
❌ Not Allowed
📋 Carrying Limits
- Quantity Limit:None — the import of cannabis or cannabis products including medical use is forbidden
✅ Declaration Requirements
❌Not Required
📌 Quick Summary
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Last Updated:September 6, 2026
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📝 Important Notes
- •🚫 PROHIBITED — INCLUDING MEDICAL USE: Japan Customs states plainly that the import of cannabis or cannabis products, including medical use, is forbidden.
- •📋 Quick Summary:
- •Status: prohibited import. Cannabis appears first on Japan's prohibited goods list, alongside heroin, cocaine, MDMA, opium, stimulants and other narcotic drugs
- •Medical cannabis: also forbidden, with the sole exception of a Cannabis Researcher who has received authorization
- •What counts: cannabis products means all products which use cannabis, except the grown stalk of the cannabis plant and its products (excluding resin) and the seed of cannabis products
- •Penalties under the Cannabis Control Act: import — imprisonment of up to 7 years (for the purpose of profit: up to 10 years and a fine of up to 3 million yen); possession — imprisonment of up to 5 years (for the purpose of profit: up to 7 years and a fine of up to 2 million yen)
- •⚠️ Products travellers get caught with:
- •Japan Customs pictures cookies, butter, cake, chocolate, electrical devices, medicines and cigarettes as examples of cannabis products
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a translated doctor's prescription for Cannabis and CBD Products?
While not mandatory in all countries, to avoid delays, it's recommended to carry an English translation of your prescription or a doctor's letter, and ensure Cannabis and CBD Products is kept in its original packaging with labels.
❓ More Questions
Can I bring medical cannabis to Japan with a prescription?
No. Japan Customs states that the import of cannabis or cannabis products including medical use is forbidden, excluding only cases where a Cannabis Researcher receives authorization.
What is the penalty for bringing cannabis into Japan?
Under the Cannabis Control Act, importing carries imprisonment of up to 7 years, rising to up to 10 years and a fine of up to 3 million yen if for the purpose of profit. Possession carries up to 5 years.
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