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Japanese souvenirs: packing them for the flight home

Kitchen knives go in your checked bag; liquids in the cabin are 100ml (3.4 oz) or less each (Japan MLIT).

Shinkansen luggage rules

Up to 250cm in total and 30kg per piece, 2 pieces per person; over 160cm needs a reservation on some lines (JR companies, checked October 7, 2026).

Voltage and plugs

Visiting Japan: 100V, types A and B (IEC World Plugs, as of June 2025).

Liquids in your carry-on

100ml or less per container, one clear 1-liter bag per person (Japan MLIT).

Power banks on flights from Japan

Since April 24, 2026: up to 2 per person in the cabin (160Wh or less each), no charging on board (Japan MLIT).

Carry-on size for Japan's airlines

Carry-on size and weight for JAL, ANA, Skymark, Peach, ZIPAIR and other Japanese airlines (checked on each airline's official page on October 6, 2026).

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