Japan*
Substitution Treatments for Travellers: not available
Importation of Opioids: possible – except for methadone!
Travellers must apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Health. NOTE: It is prohibited to import or export methadone in case patients are prescribed
methadone for treating substance use disorders (= patients participating in medically assisted treatment of addiction)!
Application Guidance: CLICK
List of controlled substances: CLICK
Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of Japan
Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare
Pharmaceutical Safety and Environment Health Bureau
Compliance and Narcotics Division
Fax: +81 3 3501 0034
Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated.
Please address all correspondence to:
Ralf Gerlach
INDRO e.V.
Bremer Platz 18-20
48155 Münster
Germany
Phone: +49 251-60123
Fax: +49 251-666580
Email
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(This page last revised and updated July 11, 2024)