Taking a pet from the United States to Japan

What this destination requires

This APHIS-endorsed and embossed paper copy must accompany the shipment.

STEP 1: Advanced Notification The importer must provide advance notification of the animal to be imported to the Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) with jurisdiction over the intended air or seaport of arrival at least 40 days prior to arrival in Japan by fax or mail.

STEP 2: Individual Identification by microchip Dogs and cats must be individually identified by an ISO compliant microchip.

If the animal is not fitted with an ISO compliant (11784 and 11785) microchip, the importer must bring a microchip reader with the pet.

Read the source

This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to Japan. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.

Open the APHIS page for Japan →

Note: the stored copy of this APHIS page was capped before its end, so this summary may not cover every requirement. The linked APHIS page is complete.