Restricted items

The law prohibits the transport of explosive materials, flammable items and any other goods that are liable to injure persons or to damage objects by air. Such items may neither be checked nor carried on board. Sharp objects that have the potential of being used as weapons are also not allowed as carry-on items.

What you can't carry to the cabin
What you can't include in checked baggage
Items prohibited from carry-on and checked baggage
Know before packing your carry-on baggage

What you can't carry to the cabin

Sharp objects (such as scissors and knives) and items that have the potential of being used as weapons (such as golf clubs) are not allowed to be carried on board.

Items that can be used as a weapon, including knives and blunt objects
Items with exceptionally sharp points
Other items that could be used as weapons

Please check them in at the counter.

Carrying knives or other restricted items onboard an aircraft is a violation of Japan's Aviation Law and is subject to a fine of up to JPY500,000. Examples of restricted items Knives, scissors, stun guns, bats, sharp/bladed objects Carry-on baggage is limited to one piece per passenger. (Except one personal item like handbag

Carry-on items with restrictions

Cigarette lighter

Handlings vary depending on types of lighter. Passenger may carry onboard only small cigarette when carried on the person.
Maximum to 1 small lighter per person.

Types	Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
Liquefied gas lighters (Disposable and refillable type)	◯	×
Premixing lighters Cigar lighters	×	×
Oil lighters (with absorbant cottons)	◯	×
Oil lighters (without absorbant cottons)	×	×
Lithium Battery-Powered Lighters(including USB rechargeable lighters)	◯*	×

*Lithium content less than 2g. Watt-hour rating less than 100Wh. Must be with a safety cap or functions of protection against unintentional activation. It is prohibited charging in the cabin.

Beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic)

Handlings vary depending on the alcohol volume.

Percentage of alcohol by volume	Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
Less than 24%	◯	◯
Less than 70%	◯^*	◯^*
More than 70%	×	×

*Maximum to 5L (litre) per person.

Toiletary articles and medicines (not containing radioactive materials)*1

Types	Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
Toiletary articles	◯	◯
Medicines	◯	◯

*1Hairsplay, Perfume, Shaving Cream, Hand Sanitizers (Include liquid,splays, alcohol antiseptics)
*Less than 0.5kg or 0.5L per container, and less than 2kg or 2L per person.

What you can't include in checked baggage

The items listed below should be carried with you and not included in your checked baggage.

Expensive items	Cash, jewelry, precious metals, securities, bills of exchange, works of art and antiques.
Valuables	Documents, electronic data, passports and other personal identification required for travel, samples, credit/bank cards, cash vouchers, bankbooks, checks, commuter passes, keys, computers and computer accessories, mobile phones, film cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, medicines, paintings, watches, mementos, etc.

*If your carry-on baggage exceeds the free allowance, you are required to pay the Extra Seat Charge for an extra seat.

Items prohibited from carry-on and checked baggage

The law prohibits the transport of Dangerous Goods by air. Such items may neither be checked nor carried on board.

Explosive materials
Flammable items
Any goods that are liable to injure persons or to damage objects

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan - Examples of Dangerous Goods (PDF 368KB)

Notes about transport of plants
The law prohibits travelers from bringing over the following plants to the mainland of Japan. Such plants may neither be checked nor carried on board.
- Sweet potatoes and morning glories from Okinawa Prefecture or Amami Islands without being officially disinfected
- Uninspected citruses, orange jasmine and other seedlings, budwood, stems or leaves from Okinawa Prefecture, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabujima and Yoronjima
For more details, please refer to Plant Protection Station by The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan - Plant Protection Station

Know before packing your carry-on baggage

See a list of restricted articles in checked and carry-on baggage, of which we have received frequent inquiries.
Please check if these items are in your baggage or not.
Transportable items are for personal use only.

Japanese Government Internet TV - Before starting your travel! On Board Items not allowed.

Examples of common items in baggage

Hair curlers, curling irons

Handlings vary depending on the types of power supply.

Battery types	Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
Socket type	◯	◯
Battery-operated type (Batteries are removed from the body)	◯	◯
Battery-operated type (Batteries cannot be removed from the body) *1	×	×

*1Battery-operated type (Batteries cannot be removed from the body) include battery and heating unit integrated type.

Portable Electronic Devices with built-in lithium or lithium ion batteries

(Examples): Mobile phone, portable DVD players, radio equipment, transceiver, notebook PC, digital camera, mobile device, handy copy, printer, handy device, e-book player, portable game player, camera equipment, etc.

Lithium batteries

Handlings vary depending on the lithium content.

Types	Lithium content	Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
Electronic devices containing the batteries	Less than 2g	◯	◯
Electronic devices containing the batteries	More than 2g	×	×
Spare lithium batteries *Protected individually to prevent short circuits	Less than 2g	◯	×
	More than 2g	×	×

Lithium ion batteries

Handlings vary depending on the watt-hour (Wh) rating.

*Watt-hour (Wh) = Ampere hour (Ah) x Voltage (V)

Types	Watt-hour rating	Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
Electronic devices containing the batteries	Less than 160Wh	◯	◯
Electronic devices containing the batteries	More than 160Wh	×	×
Spare lithium batteries *Protected individually to prevent short circuits Power Banks	Less than 100Wh	◯	×
	100Wh to 160Wh	◯*	×
	More than 160Wh	×	×

*Up to total 2 pieces including spare lithium batteries for Portable Medical Electronic Devices and which battery content are 2g to 8g and Watt-hour rating 100Wh to 160Wh.

Baggage equipped with lithium or lithium ion batteries (Smart Baggage *1)

Types	Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
Battery can be removed	◯	◯*2
Battery can not be removed	×	×

*1 Baggage equipped with lithium or lithium ion batteries (including power banks) which may include features such as:
Lithium ion battery (including power bank) that allows charging of other electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops. GPS tracking devices. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi capability.
*2Battery must be removed and the battery carried into the cabin.

*Smart Baggage using lithium battery content less than 0.3g or lithium-ion battery Watt-hour rating less than 2.7Wh can be brought into the cabin or handled as a checked baggage even battery cannot be removed.
*Please check the handling of each battery for the number and capacity limit.

Please carry the valuable items such as PC or tablet PC with you and do not include them in your checked baggage.
Please take out your PC or tablet PC in advance and place them in the tray provided for security check.
Please switch the power off completely (not in sleep mode) and take measures to prevent from unintentional activation or damage.
Some Airlines may limit maximum quantity to electronic devices and/or spare batteries per person.

Recalled lithium battery powered devices

Affected devices are not permitted to be carried in checked-in baggage.
Please have batteries verified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer.
If you bring them before verified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer, devices must be carried in carry-on baggage and kept in your sight.^*1
And also please completely switched off and do not charge devices for the duration of the flight.

*1Under the seat in front or in the overhead compartment.

*Depend on countries, airlines, restriction may be different. Some countries, airlines may restrict carry-on also. Please confirm restriction by yourself before departure