Restricted items in baggage

NOTICE: Restrictions apply to power banks.; ・Power banks are not allowed in checked baggage.; ・They can only be carried on board as carry-on baggage.; ・There are limits on the number of items and their watt-hour (Wh) ratings.

Prohibited carry-on/checked items

Any articles liable to endanger and/or damage the aircraft, persons or properties aboard cannot be brought onboard and cannot be carried as either checked or carry-on baggage.
Please note that any items you may be carrying that are designated as dangerous goods will be disposed of at security checkpoints.

classification	Typical example
Explosives	Fireworks, crackers
Compressed gases	portable concentrated oxygen, camping stoves with fuel, Cassette cylinder for stove, Lubricant Sprays,
Flammable and combustible substances	A lot of matches or lighter fuel, Adhesives, oil lantern
Oxidizing substances	Bleach
Toxic substances	Insecticides, pesticides
Corrosive substances	Lunch box with heating device
Miscellaneous dangerous subtances	bear repellent spray

*These regulations may change without prior notice. Please confirm the latest information with the airport/security staff.

In addition to the list above, please check the following for other conditions.

Example of Dangerous
Goods by Air Transportation

Besides, international flights may have additional rules and restrictions.
Please check the links below to make sure the restrictions of each departing airport.

Taipei (Taoyuan),
Kaohsiung

Hong Kong

Shanghai
(Pudong)

Seoul
(Incheon,Gimpo)

Bangkok
(Suvarnabhumi)

Singapore

Carry-on/checked items requiring special attention

There are prohibited items and some are restricted under certain conditions to be carried-on/checked.

Smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc. （Portable Electronic Devices containing Lithium batteries）	Bringing Items Onboard Ensure the devices are not caught in the movable parts of the seat to prevent short circuits or damage. In case of checking Switch off the devices completely Protect devices (e.g. Packed in hard suite case, wrapped by clothes) from damage and unintentional activation.
Power banks, spare battery, etc. (Spare batteries for electronic equipment using lithium batteries)	[Lithium-ion battery] A watt-hour rating of not more than 100Wh: No limit on the number of items, can only be carried on board (short-circuit prevention measures required) Exceeding a watt-hour rating of 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh: Up to 2 per person can only be carried on board (short-circuit prevention measures required) A watt-hour rating of more than 160Wh: Not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage. [Lithium metal battery] A lithium content of not more than 2g (not more than 8g for medical use): Only allowed in carry-on baggage (short-circuit prevention measures required) Exceeding a lithium content of 2g not more than 8g for medical use can only be carried on board, up to 2 per person. Exceeding a lithium content of 2g (exceeding 8g for medical use): Not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage. If the capacity cannot be confirmed, it may not be transported. If there is no description of the capacity (watt-hour rating), please check it with this formula. Watt-hour rating (Wh) = Rated quantity (mAh) x Rated voltage (V) ÷ 1000 Depending on the product, there may be cases where the watt-hour rating and rated voltage are not indicated. Please contact the manufacturer. Notice of using power banks on board Power banks are prohibited in overhead compartments; please keep them with you at your seat. When charging other electronic devices or the power bank itself, please keep them within your sight.
Curling Irons/Hair Styling Equipment	[Battery type (including rechargeable type)] If the battery cannot be removed from the device, it cannot be carried on board or checked in. In the case of lithium ion batteries, the battery can be removed from the device, and only batteries with a capacity of 160 Wh or less can be carried on board (the device can also be checked in). If the battery is not a lithium-ion battery, it can be carried on board or checked in if the battery is removed from the device and measures are taken to prevent the battery from shorting. [Socket type] Can be carried on board or checked in
Electronic cigarettes and Smokeless tobacco	Allowed carry-on for personal usage only prohibited to be used in the cabin and to charge Short-circuit proof measures must be taken for the spare battery *Carrying any electronic cigarettes or smokeless tobacco onto flights arriving to Hong Kong, Taipei (Taoyuan) ,Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Singapore (Changi) Airports is prohibited. These items are also prohibited when carried as checked baggage.
Lighters and Matches	Up to one piece per passenger Only portable type is allowed and for smoking purposes Cigar Lighter which is a lighter with a strong blue torch flame for lighting cigars and Oil Lighters without absorbent cottons are prohibited for checked and carry-on baggage. Carrying any matches or lighters onto flights departing from Shanghai (Pudong) International Airport is prohibited. These items are also prohibited when carried as checked baggage.
Alcohol and Beverages	Alcoholic beverages containing not more than 70％ alcohol by volume are allowed. About carrying them on board, please refer to "Liquids".
Scuba diving equipment	For both domestic and international flights: We do not accept scuba diving tanks. Knives should be placed in checked baggage. Spears should be removed from spear guns and they should be packaged separately and protected appropriately.
Wheelchairs	Wheelchairs First one: free of charge for checking (* only accepted as mobility aids used personally) From the second one: accepted as paid checked baggage *A maximum of 5 items of checked baggage is allowed, including a wheelchair. Battery Depending on the battery type, different restrictions will be applied to the quantity and power consumption (Wh rating).
Child seat / Baby strollers	Free of charge (only for passenger traveling with infant or children)
Transportation of Recalled Electronic Devices containing lithium batteries	It is only acceptable to be carried on board. * The following measures are required when carrying into the cabin. Turn off those electronic devices. Do not charge those electronic devices. Take measures to prevent unexpected operation and protect them from damage. Those electronic devices should be stored in a location near to the passenger bringing it on board. *For flights departing from Taipei and Kaohsiung, neither checked-in nor carry-on baggage is permitted. Also, there may be restrictions in some countries, regions, and cities. Find out more about recalled electronic devices from here. (in Japanese only).

Please find more details about the items requiring special attention (including the list above) from the link below.

Example of Dangerous
Goods by Air Transportation

Plant Quarantine

When traveling from overseas to Japan

Under the Plant Protection Act, plants brought into Japan must undergo import inspection with a phytosanitary certificate issued by the government agency of the exporting country attached.

The importation of many plants is prohibited or restricted by law from countries and regions where pests and diseases that have not yet occurred in Japan but cause significant damage worldwide are present.
(Fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, fresh medicinal carrots, milled rice, legumes, soil, soil-attached plants, quarantine pests, etc.)

Please refer below to learn more about Plant Quarantine.

Japan Plant Protection
Station,MAFF

Animal Quarantine

When traveling from overseas to Japan

Due to outbreaks of livestock diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza, and African swine fever in many countries, most meat products and animal-derived products cannot be brought into Japan.

Examples of meat products that cannot be brought on board

Meat-containing in-flight meals
Ham sandwiches
Fried chicken
Beef jerky, pork jerky, etc.

Please refer below to learn more about Animal Quarantine Service, MAFF

Japan Animal Quarantine
Service, MAFF

Carry-on baggage

Personal Medical equipment

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