Japan Packing List for Winter: What to Wear and Carry On
Japan packing list for winter: layers for Tokyo (1.2°C lows), boots for Sapporo (-6.4°C), plus carry-on rules for hand warmers, liquids and power banks.
12 min read ·Before you fly
12 stories · Updated October 9, 2026
American Airlines Carry-On Size vs Japan’s 10kg and 7kg Caps
American Airlines carry-on size is 56 x 36 x 23cm, about 22 x 14 x 9 in. Inside Japan, ANA and JAL add a 10kg cap and Peach allows 7kg.
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Japan Visa Requirements 2026: Who Needs One, New Fees, eVISA
Citizens of 74 countries and regions can visit Japan visa-free, mostly for up to 90 days. Everyone else needs a visa: about 15,000 yen single-entry from 1 July 2026.
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Japan Departure Tax 2026: Tripled to ¥3,000 and Who Pays
Japan's departure tax rose from 1,000 to 3,000 yen on 1 July 2026 and is added to your fare. Who pays, who is exempt and which rate your ticket gets.
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Narita Airport Terminal 2, 1 and 3: Which Airlines Use Each
Narita Terminal 2 is JAL's, Terminal 1 is ANA's, and Terminal 3 has no station. Airlines by terminal, train stops, free shuttle buses and how early to arrive.
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Japan Arrival Card 2026: Visit Japan Web QR Code in 5 Steps
One Visit Japan Web QR code covers immigration and customs. Make it before you land; at 7 airports a customs kiosk reads it with your passport.
12 min read · - Before you fly
Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: New Refund Rules in 3 Steps
From 1 November 2026 you pay the tax in the shop, pass a customs check at the airport within 90 days, and the shop refunds the 10% tax (8% on food).
11 min read · - Before you fly
Can You Bring Tweezers on a Plane to Japan? 2026 Rules
Tweezers with rounded tips can go in your carry-on in Japan. Nail clippers pass too, scissors need a blade of 6cm or less, and razors depend on the type.
14 min read · - Before you fly
Can You Bring Alcohol Wipes on a Plane to Japan? 2026 Rules
Yes. Alcohol wipes sit outside the 100ml liquid rule. Gel and spray go in 100ml containers on international flights, and are capped at 0.5 litres each and 2 litres in total in any bag.
14 min read · - Before you fly
JAL Baggage Allowance 2026: Free Bags, Sizes and Excess Fees
On international flights, Japan Airlines Economy includes two free checked bags of 23kg, up to 203cm. Business and First get three of 32kg. Here are the fees.
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Photo credits
- Japan Packing List for Winter: What to Wear and Carry On — Notoya Ryokan in January 2022 A.jpg by さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.
- American Airlines Carry-On Size vs Japan’s 10kg and 7kg Caps — Boeing 787-9 ‘N832AA’ American Airlines (48358695916).jpg by Alan Wilson from Peterborough, Cambs, UK (CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.
- Japan Visa Requirements 2026: Who Needs One, New Fees, eVISA — Passeport français - Visa japonais Working Holiday-v1.jpg by MathieuMD (Public domain, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.
- Japan Departure Tax 2026: Tripled to ¥3,000 and Who Pays — Departure lobby of Tokyo-Narita Airport Terminal 2.JPG by Nanashinodensyaku (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.
- Kochi-Airport Security-check — MaedaAkihiko · CC0
- Japan Arrival Card 2026: Visit Japan Web QR Code in 5 Steps — Arrival lobby of Tokyo - Narita Airport Terminal 2.jpg by Nanashinodensyaku (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.
- Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: New Refund Rules in 3 Steps — Tax Free Shop Miyabi in Kansai Airport, Osaka.jpg by Choi2451 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
- Can You Bring Tweezers on a Plane to Japan? 2026 Rules — Tweezers-variety.jpg by Evan-Amos (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.
- Can You Bring Alcohol Wipes on a Plane to Japan? 2026 Rules — Hand sanitizer in Nagasaki Airport.jpg by 出島商人 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
- JAL Baggage Allowance 2026: Free Bags, Sizes and Excess Fees — Japan Airlines check-in counters at ZBAA (20180816083018).jpg by N509FZ (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
