Bringing Medications into Japan

For those who are bringing medicines for personal use into Japan, please refer to the following web site of Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan.


※Importing medications into Japan is subject to control by the Pharmaceutical Affaires Law and the Customs Law, and regulated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.  The Consulate General of Japan in Chicago is not able to answer questions regarding the drugs that can be imported into Japan, details of the application for import, or individual application status.  Inquiries should be directed to the contacts listed on the following web site.


(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare : Information for those who are bringing medicines for personal use into Japan)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html