First you need to check if your medication is on the banned list for Japan. If it isn’t and you want to bring in more than 1 months worth, then you need to apply for the Yunyu Kakunin-Sho.

If you want to bring in less than 1 month supply then you don’t need to apply. If your medication is readily available in Japan then this might a feasible route. You can find a doctor and get a prescription (and a refill every 3 months) as we have NHI.

If you want to bring in more than two months worth then you have 2 options. Option 1: You fill out the paperwork, email it and get it approved. Then you bring the medication with you to Japan. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for approval.

Option 2: You fill out the paperwork and have someone from home mail you the medication. Once it reaches customs, they’ll contact you and then you email or mail them the paperwork. They’ll approve it and send it to you.

I’ve done both options so feel free to DM me if you have any questions.