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Many countries have a list of items that are prohibited from being shipped internationally to the country and Japan is no exception. If you will be shipping a birthday gift to a nephew in Japan it is important to be aware that toy guns are prohibited. Or if you would like to send a symbol of Christmas to relatives temporarily located in Japan be aware that garlands, wreaths and other items made of plant products are prohibited. Here is a complete list of the restrictions for Japan:

• Airline tickets
• Christmas Ornaments that are made of plant products
• Electronic Cigarettes can only be shipped with an International Special Commodities contract. For an individual consignee, one cartridge per shipment is allowed.
• Toy guns and gun replicas are prohibited.
• Only kitchen knives are allowed. Blades, swords and flick knives are not allowed.
• Plant and animal products including beef, dried flowers, fresh flowers, leaves, roots, bark, seeds, baskets, and potpourri are prohibited.
• Non-roasted coffee beans.
• Soil and sand.
• Products made in Iran are prohibited.

 Now that you are aware of the regulations when shipping to Japan, you may find the following facts about Japan interesting!

• Japan is located in the pacific ocean and is made up of over 6,800 islands. The four largest of these islands comprise 95+% of the land area for the country.
• Japan is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis and is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Japan has 108 active volcanoes.
• Japan has over 125 million people. Much of the land is uninhabitable because it is extremely mountainous so the areas that are inhabitable are densely populated.
• The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin." Japan is commonly referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• The life expectancy in Japan is 83.5 years which is the longest of any country in the world.
• 85% of Jamaica's coffee production is imported by Japan.
• Japan prioritizes literacy and has almost 100% literacy rate.
• Humans have lived in Japan for thousands of years. Ancient warriors, also known as Samurai warriors, are popular history figures.
• Americans recognize many Japanese companies such as Toyota, Honda, Panasonic, Sony, and Nintendo.
• Americans also enjoy Japanese cuisine such as sushi and tempura.
• People often think of Sumo wrestling when they think of Japanese sports. The most popular spectator sport in Japan is actually baseball.
• Japan is also home to many martial arts include Karate, Judo and Aikido.
• In 2020 Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, will host the Summer Olympic Games. The same city hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1964.
• Japan has also hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice. In 1972 Sapporo hosted the Winter Games and in 1998 Nagano did.
• A melon can sell for over $400 in Japan.
• Raw horsemeat is commonly eaten.
• Some vending machines serve beer in Japan.

For additional information about international shipping to Japan or shipping internationally to other countries, elsewhere contact us. At Pack n Send we are knowledgeable about shipping regulations for international locations. We would be happy to answer your questions and help guide you with any shipping you are planning to do to an international destination!