In Japan, vaping is restricted — sale or import is limited or flavor-restricted, so bringing your own carries some risk. Smoking rules are relaxed — smoking is widely tolerated with weak enforcement of any bans.
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In Japan, vaping is restricted — sale or import is limited or flavor-restricted, so bringing your own carries some risk. Indoor smoking is still allowed in many small bars and restaurants under loopholes to the 2020 law. Nicotine-containing e-liquid is classified as a medical product and isn't legally sold — heated tobacco like IQOS is a separate, legal, and popular product.
Smoking rules in Japan are relaxed — smoking is widely tolerated with weak enforcement of any bans.
You can generally bring a personal device, but bulk quantities or unusual flavors are more likely to draw customs attention in Japan.
This reflects the general national pattern for Japan — enforcement can vary by city or region, and rules can change quickly, so check current status close to your travel dates.