Can I take my in-flight meal off the plane in Japan?

In-flight meal leftovers at the Japanese border

This is decided when you land in Japan, by the quarantine services. Airport security at your departure airport is a separate check.

In-flight meals containing meat products, fresh fruits or vegetables cannot be brought into Japan. Eat them on board and do not take leftovers with you when you leave the aircraft. Sandwiches and cut fruits from in-flight meals are named as examples.

Named examples

in-flight meals (sandwiches, cut fruits, etc.)

What to do

consume in-flight meals on board and do not bring leftovers when you alight

Penalty

imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of up to 3 million yen (up to 50 million yen for business entities)

What to do with the meal before you leave the plane

Do not carry leftovers off the aircraft. At airports, plant and animal quarantine inspectors check personal baggage and quarantine detector dogs are used to find prohibited items.

If you bring in-flight meal leftovers into Japan without declaring

Illegally bringing in fruits, vegetables or meat products can result in imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of up to 3 million yen (up to 50 million yen for business entities).

Related items

• Meat and meat products
• Ham, sausage, bacon and salami
• Jerky and dried meat
• Meat buns, dumplings and gimbap
• Fresh fruit
• Fresh vegetables