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Japan customs declaration: paper form or Visit Japan Web

October 19, 2026 by Emma Clarke

White Shinkansen bullet train arriving at a platform at Tokyo Station

Every passenger entering Japan must declare to customs. Compare the paper form with Visit Japan Web, and check the duty-free allowances and cash rules.

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