Restricted items in baggage

NOTICE: Restrictions apply to power banks.; 1.Power banks are not allowed in checked baggage.; 2.Power banks can only be carried on board as carry-on baggage.; 3.A maximum of two power banks with a capacity of 160Wh or less are permitted.; 4.Charging smartphones or other electronic devices using a power bank during the flight is prohibited.; 5.Charging a power bank from the aircraft's seat USB ports or power outlets is prohibited.; 6.Limits apply to the number of spare batteries depending on the number of power banks carried.

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 (Devices intended to provide power to other electronic devices, containing lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries) (Short-circuit prevention measures required)	A watt-hour rating of not more than 100Wh: Up to 2 per person, carry-on baggage only. Exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh: Up to 2 per person, carry-on baggage only. *The total number of items including power banks, spare lithium-ion batteries (100Wh–160Wh), and spare lithium metal batteries for medical use (2g–8g) must not exceed 2 per person. A watt-hour rating of more than 160Wh: Not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.
Spare batteries for electronic equipment using lithium batteries (Short-circuit prevention measures required)	[Lithium-ion battery] A watt-hour rating of not more than 100Wh: No limit on the number of items, carry-on baggage only. Exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh: Up to 2 per person, carry-on baggage only. The total number of items including spare lithium-ion batteries (100Wh–160Wh), spare lithium metal batteries for medical use (2g–8g), and power banks must not exceed 2 per person. 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: No limit on the number of items, carry-on baggage only. Spare lithium metal batteries for medical use with a lithium content exceeding 2g but not exceeding 8g are limited to 2 per person, carry-on baggage only. Exceeding 2g (exceeding 8g for medical use): Not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage. If the capacity cannot be confirmed, the item may not be transported. If there is no description of the capacity (watt-hour rating), please calculate it using the following formula: Watt-hour rating (Wh) = Rated capacity (mAh) × Rated voltage (V) ÷ 1000 *Depending on the product, the watt-hour rating or rated voltage may not be indicated. In such cases, please contact the manufacturer.
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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