Hello! It is Iwapiko! You are going to the airport with enthusiastic saying, "I'm ready for traveling in Japan!"。but、What do you do if customs suddenly say, "I can't bring this?" actually、Japan is one of the most secure and clean countries in the world、Supporting it is a very strict bring -in regulation.。Especially items and souvenirs that are usually used overseas、There are many cases that are prohibited in Japan。If you bring it in without knowing it、Not to mention confiscation、In some cases, you may even be fined or arrested。 me too、Luxury salami purchased for the first time in France、I have been confiscated by airport quarantine。At that time, I was just panicked, "Why!?"、For you after reading this article、I don't want you to make the same mistake。 In this article、In addition, we will explain the list of "things that cannot be brought to Japan" in detail、Reasons for the background and regulation、I will also tell you the tips to avoid trouble。If you read this guide、You are ready to enjoy traveling in Japan with confidence! Why is Japan strictly restricted? Japan's carry -in regulations、Established to achieve the following three purposes。 These regulations are the basis for protecting "peace of mind", "clean", and "orderly society".。It may feel a little harsh for travelers from overseas、This is one of the reasons why Japan is highly evaluated worldwide.。 List and reasons that cannot be brought in 1. Fake brands, copies, even if you think it's real、It will be confiscated if it is judged to be "fake" at customs。this is、With regulations to protect the value of the brand、It is very strictly cracked down in Japan。 Actual example：In some cases, a "bargain brand bag" purchased by a friend while traveling abroad was confiscated by customs.。Because it was an elaborate fake that could not be understood by the appearance、He was shocked。 2. In Japan, in Japan、Legal drugs may be illegal in some countries。for example、General cough drugs and supplements in the United States、In Japan, it may contain components that are not brought in.。 countermeasure：When bringing the medicine、Check in advance on the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Customs websites。It is safe to have a copy of the prescription and a doctor's medical certificate.。 3. Meat products, fresh food frozen meat、sausage、Fruit fruits, etc.、To prevent the risk of illness and pests、Strictly regulated。 episode：The salami I tried to bring back from France to Japan was confiscated by quarantine。The moment I was disposed of on the spot was quite shocking、"To protect Japanese agriculture and ecosystems"、I was convinced。 4. Products related to endangered species ivory and specific fur、Coral products, etc.、Products regulated by the Washington Treaty、Bringing to Japan is prohibited。 5. Heavy firearms, explosive firearms and gunpowder、Bringing in explosives is of course prohibited。In Japan, possession of firearms is very strictly restricted.、This rule supports the status as a "safe country"。 6. Plants and soil plants and seeds、Soil、You cannot bring it in unless you have a quarantine certificate。This is also a regulation to protect agriculture and natural environment.。 Tips for avoiding troubles in customs 1. Confirm official information before traveling on the website of Japan Customs and Embassy、Let's find out if the goods you plan to bring in is subject to regulation。 List of Japanese Embassy Japan Customs HP 2. Utilizing voluntary discard boxes 2. Utilizing voluntary discard boxes, "voluntary discard boxes" are installed at the airport.。Even if you find a prohibited item、You can avoid troubles by using this box。 3. When bringing documents and special items to prepare documents、Prepare the required permit and medical certificate in advance。 How was your message to the reader? I hope this article helps me a little。Impressions that "it was surprising" "I didn't know!"、If you have your own experiences, please let me know in the comments! Also、By sharing this article、We can help you to make your family and friends travel more smoothly。 Please enjoy a wonderful trip in Japan! Summary The restrictions in Japan may seem strict at first glance.、It is an important rule to protect the country。Refer to this guide、Avoid troubles、Enjoy your best trip to Japan!

The truth about samurai that is not depicted in movies Hello、This is Iwapiko! Following on from the previous explanation about samurai, this time we will explain about the life of a samurai! 👉 Previous article："The truth of the samurai"：Why does it capture the hearts of the world? "~history、philosophy、And its influence on modern times - when you hear the word "Samurai"、Grasp a sharp sword、You will imagine him running proudly across the battlefield.。but、actual samurai、The time spent in daily life was much longer than the time spent on the battlefield.。 The life of a samurai cannot be described only in its splendor.。they are daily、Struggles between honor and life、Although I sometimes have common people's worries,、continued to be proud。In this article、Delve deep into the real daily life of these samurai.、From lower class samurai to senior samurai、Introducing the reality of their lives。 1. Life of a lower class samurai：Hanshiro Sakai's Edo Life Who is Hanshiro Sakai? Hanshiro Sakai was born in 1860 at the end of the Edo period.、He was a low-ranking samurai who went to Edo from Kishu Wakayama.。In his detailed diary recorded by his meticulous personality,、The daily life of the samurai at that time is described in amazing detail.。That diary is、This is a valuable document that conveys the hardships and joys of lower-class samurai who lived between commoners and samurai.。 episode 1：Edo life with lots of free time Late Edo period、Lower class samurai had surprisingly little work to do.、Sakai also spent days working ``zero'' in a month.。To fill that time、he turned to hobbies。 episode 2：A big fight over splitting the bill.When you split the cost of a banquet with your roommate.、Sakai calculated the details using coins.、A big fight broke out between my roommate and me, who were doing rough calculations using silver coins, over a difference of 2 mon (about a few yen today).。Also from this episode、You can see that the lives of lower-class samurai were common and full of humanity.。 episode 3：Tragedy at the Banquet: Sakai and his friends buy bonito as a feast.、held a grand banquet。but、Was the food not fresh?、Everyone was suffering from abdominal pain in the middle of the night.。Eating habits and mistakes、It seems to be a theme that never changes no matter the era.。 2. The reality of senior samurai：light and shadow on the other hand、Contrary to their outward appearance, senior samurai、I had another problem。in exchange for high income、My days were filled with heavy responsibilities and hard work.。 The tough work of the town magistrate The town magistrate is、Edo administration、police、This position is responsible for all judicial matters.。It's a seemingly prestigious position, but、The reality was that it was hard work.。 Financial difficulties and debt even in the homes of senior samurai、Many families cannot make ends meet on their income alone.、It was common to rely on debt。The shogunate issued a ``commemorative ordinance'' and canceled the debt.、This causes a loss of trust、many samurai fell。 3. The “pride” that resides in Bushido: something that the samurai never let go of, no matter what hardships they faced.、That is "pride"。 This famous phrase is、It symbolizes the spirit of the samurai, who does not show it through his appearance or attitude even if his life is difficult.。no matter how poor they are、dress yourself、I did not lose my dignified posture.。 Samurai practiced swordsmanship and haiku、Train your mind through the tea ceremony、I controlled myself。These are not just hobbies、It was also training to practice "Bushido".。 4. What the life of a samurai teaches us Samurai、Living for honor and at the same time、Despite the hardships of life, I never forgot my ingenuity and pride.。That way of life、It has many lessons for us today as well.。 knot：Let's share the reality of samurai. Samurai are heroes, but at the same time、He was also an ordinary person who continued to maintain his pride even though he was worried about his daily life.。Its appearance is、gives us tips for living。 If you have also felt something about the life of samurai、Please let me know in the comments。and share this article with your friends and family、Let's spread the Japanese samurai culture!