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We recommend checking with the State Department for medication restrictions by country:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-
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can presume major U.S. brands should be OK).

Bringing Medications to Japan

At time of writing, the Japanese embassy had detailed instructions about bringing medications
into Japan on their website, www.us.emb-japan.go.jp. We encourage you to read the entire
post online, but here are the key points:

• You can generally bring up to one month’s supply of prescription medicine into Japan,
and up to two months’ supply of over-the-counter medications
• Some over-the-counter medicines commonly used in the United States are illegal in
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that contain stimulants (medicines that contain pseudoephedrine, such as Actifed,
Sudafed, and Vicks inhalers) or codeine are prohibited.

• For prescription medications, you must bring a copy of your doctor’s prescription as well
as a letter stating the purpose of the drug. However, some U.S. prescription medications
(such as Adderall) cannot be brought into Japan, even with a copy of the prescription.

• For more information on whether or not you will be allowed to bring the particular
medication into Japan, you could consult the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare website at www.mhlw.go.jp/english/index.html. NOTE: We only recommend that
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Staying Healthy on Your Trip

Jet Lag Tips
• Start your trip well-rested.

• Begin a gradual transition to your new time zone before you leave or switch to your
destination time zone when you get on the plane.

• Attempt to sleep and eat according to the new schedule.

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• Stretch your legs, neck, and back periodically while seated on the plane.

• After arrival, avoid the temptation to nap.

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