Think twice before packing your power bank for Japan. In April 2026, new rules came into effect around carrying and using mobile batteries on airlines flying into and out of Japan. Here’s what to know

Think twice before packing your power bank for Japan. In April 2026, new rules came into effect around carrying and using mobile batteries on airlines flying into and out of Japan. Here’s what to know. Important: Charge your devices fully before boarding — either at the airport or before you leave home/your hotel — so you don’t need to stress on the flight. Key rules around power banks on planes in Japan

Each passenger can carry a maximum of two mobile batteries (power banks). Each battery must be 160Wh or less in capacity. Using a power bank to charge a phone or other device during the flight is not allowed — essentially you can carry the battery, but can’t use it onboard. You also cannot charge the b

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