Trip basics
Medicines You Can’t Bring Into Japan (And the Permit Rules)
Which medicines Japan bans outright, how much you can carry without paperwork, and how to get a Yunyu Kakunin-sho import permit before…
Month: October 2026
Snacks & shopping
Can You Take Japanese Snacks Home? Customs Rules by Country
Which Japanese snacks clear customs and which get seized: official US, UK, EU, Australia, NZ and Canada rules, plus a safe souvenir…
Snacks & shopping
Don Quijote Drugstore Haul: What’s Worth Buying
Five Japanese skincare buys that are genuinely cheaper at Don Quijote, with home prices compared, plus how the November 2026 tax refund…
Snacks & shopping
How to Buy from Japanese Shops That Don’t Ship Abroad
Proxy buyers vs forwarders, a full cost breakdown in yen, and why Mercari and Yahoo Auctions reject your card. Updated October 2026.
Snacks & shopping
Regional Kit Kat Flavours in Japan: Where to Buy Them
Which regional and seasonal Kit Kat flavours exist, which airport and station shops reliably stock multipacks, and what they cost per bar.
Snacks & shopping
Japanese Snacks You’ll Regret Not Buying Before Flying Home
The Japan-only snacks worth suitcase space, the ones already on Amazon at home, and what airside shops at Narita, Haneda and Kansai…