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Last updated: June 2025Japan is extremely safe, but strict local rules often catch tourists off-guard. Vaping with nicotine is restricted, bringing certain common medications (like ADHD meds or strong painkillers) is illegal, and strict etiquette applies to photography and public behavior.
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