Snacks Bought in Japan: Check if They're Allowed on Board!

Japan Travel Essential Guide: A Complete List of Allowed Food Items for Carry-on

Hello, this is Travelgong, a travel expert blogger. Have you ever wondered about the food items you can bring back with you on a carry-on when you travel to Japan? Today, we'll find out which delicious snacks you bought in Japan are allowed for carry-on. I hope this article helps you check the allowed carry-on food items in advance, making your trip more comfortable.

1. Carry-on Food Items Allowed on Japan Trips: A Summary

The most important criterion for carry-on food items is whether they are in 'solid form'. Generally, baguette bread, sweet red bean bread, manju, chocolate, etc., are allowed for carry-on without any issues. Remember that the food must be hygienically packaged. You can mainly check two things.

• Does it contain meat products? (e.g., Does it contain sausage?)
• Is it classified as a liquid? (e.g., Does it contain a lot of liquid like pudding?)

2. Bread Carry-on

Generally, bread is allowed for carry-on. When it comes to carry-on food items, you should primarily check if it is classified as a liquid. Mochi rolls, bread with cream, and red bean bread are not classified as liquids. However, bread containing meat products, such as sausage bread, might be allowed on the plane but may not be allowed into the country, so you should consume it on the flight.

3. Snacks Carry-on

Dry bread types like cookies, biscuits, chocolate, packaged snacks, and jelly are allowed for carry-on. Cakes with chocolate or cream are also allowed, and popular snacks like Tokyo Banana and Shiroi Koibito are permitted for carry-on.

4. Cake Carry-on

Cakes using fresh cream, such as cream puffs and whipped cream, are allowed for carry-on. However, products that absorb a lot of moisture may be restricted.

5. Konjac Jelly Carry-on

Konjac jelly, due to its nature, is a solid product, but if it contains liquid inside, it may be restricted for carry-on. Products where the solid is submerged in an aqueous solution are also prohibited, so be careful. Therefore, it is recommended to put it in checked baggage.

6. Pudding Carry-on

Puddings are classified as liquids, so they are mostly restricted for carry-on. In particular, puddings over 100ml are not allowed, so if you have purchased a large quantity, it is recommended to send them as checked baggage.

7. Dango Carry-on

Dango has a little sauce on it, but it is not a liquid, so it is allowed for carry-on. However, please note that it must be sufficiently packaged.

8. Fruit Carry-on

Fruits are mostly not allowed. They are items that require inspection, and there is a reason for export restrictions, so there is a high possibility that you will be asked to discard them. Therefore, I recommend that you do not bring them on the plane.

9. Beverages and Alcohol Carry-on

Beverages and alcohol are mostly made of liquid and come in containers of 300ml to 500ml or more, so they can be carried as checked baggage. If you want to carry them on, please prepare them in individually packaged containers of 100ml or less.

10. Carry-on of Products Purchased at Duty-Free Shops

After completing the immigration process at the airport in Japan, you can bring all items purchased at the airport onto the plane. However, iced coffee is okay, but hot coffee is not allowed. (It seems to be due to the risk of burns)

※ Please note that carry-on allowances may vary depending on the airline's policy. Please check before your trip.

I hope this article helps with your Japan trip and answers your questions about carry-on items. Have a pleasant trip!