criminal-law medical japan
Can someone explain what Japanese law says about my medication?
<p>I have a mild form of autism. To treat this I take one 60mg pill of Biphentin every day. Biphentin is "Methylphenidate Hydrochloride", being in the same category as drugs like Ritalin and other methylphenidates.</p>

<p>Knowing the above, and that I live in Canada; what about Japanese drug law would I have to understand and obey if I wanted to visit the country without being arrested for possession?</p>

<p>How much can I bring? How long can I stay with it? What can the police ask of me? If I must disclose information to authorities, what must I disclose and how? Do I need any kind of paperwork? And if so, who would need to see it?</p>

<p>Japan's drug laws are notoriously strict, showing zero-tolerance, with almost zero exceptions, especially for tourists; with up to date information being vary scarcely available; thus, I want to be quite careful and thus, understandably, I ask.</p>

<p>Sorry if this is more for USA or EU law; but I hope ya'll can help me! :)</p>

<p>Best thing to do is contact the Japanese Embassy in Canada; they can give you definitive, up to date advice, and possibly provide you with docs to take with you. Try <a href="http://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa.html" rel="noreferrer">Visa and Travel Information : Embassy of Japan in Canada</a></p>
