π Power banksCabin only Β· up to 2 per person
- You can carry up to 2 per person on board (160Wh or less only)
- Do not put them in checked baggage (your suitcase)
- Do not charge power banks on board. Do not use power banks to charge other devices
- If you do not know the Wh, calculate rated capacity (mAh) Γ rated voltage (V) Γ· 1000
β New power bank rules Β· How to read capacity Β· Power banks on board
Sources (2)
Source: Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT): new rules for carrying power banks on board (announced April 14, 2026; applied from April 24, 2026) [in Japanese] (retrieved 2026-09-27)
Source: MLIT: "To All Passengers: Regarding Bringing Power Banks on Board" (English version) (retrieved 2026-09-27)
π§ Liquids (international)100ml (3.4 oz) containers in one 1L clear bag
- Liquids you carry on board (including gels and sprays) must be in containers of 100ml or less each
- Place the containers in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity not exceeding 1 liter (only one bag per passenger)
- Put items over 100ml in checked baggage (the 100ml rule does not apply to checked baggage)
β Liquid rules on flights Β· Medicines, cosmetics, baby items Β· Food and seasonings
π Electrical productsCheck "INPUT", voltage and plug type
- Check the "INPUT" label on the charger, AC adapter or the product itself
- Check the voltage and plug types at your destination
- For cordless hair irons, check whether the heating part and the battery can be separated
β Using electrical products from Japan abroad Β· Hair dryers and hair irons Β· Voltage and plug types by country and region
βοΈ Blades and lightersKnives in checked bags Β· one lighter on you
- Scissors can be carried on board if not pointed and the blade is 6cm or less
- Knives cannot be carried on board (they can be checked)
- For smoking lighters and matches, carry one small item on your person on board (not allowed in checked baggage)
β Scissors, nail clippers, razors and tools Β· Lighters and matches Β· Items not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage
Source
Source: MLIT: "Examples of Dangerous Goods by Air Transportation" (English version, last updated April 24, 2026) (retrieved 2026-09-27)
π Transfers abroadDuty-free liquids may be confiscated
- Liquids such as alcohol bought at duty-free shops may be confiscated at security at the transfer airport. Check with your airline in advance
β Items often confiscated when transferring abroad
Source
Source: MLIT Civil Aviation Bureau: "Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan" (English version) (retrieved 2026-09-27)
Some airlines have stricter rules. On international flights, rules of other countries' authorities may also apply.
PR Example power bank (Japanese online stores)
Up to 2 per person in the cabin, 160Wh or less
rated battery capacity 3.7V/10000mAh 37.0Wh, labeled as meeting PSE technical standards.
capacity 10000mAh; the label on the unit reads 5000mAh 7.2Vdc / 36Wh; PSE (notifying company: γ’γ³γ«γΌγ»γΈγ£γγ³ζ ͺεΌδΌη€Ύ).
Pre-departure reminders
π Checks 1 week, 3 days and 1 day before, in your calendar (.ics). The date stays on your device.

