A pharmacist in a white coat holds a medicine box while talking with a traveler across a pharmacy counter, with a passport and medicine boxes on the desk.

YOUR PHARMACIST IN JAPAN

Before you fly, and after you land.

KAMPO COMPASS is run by a pharmacist licensed in Japan. We check the medicines you plan to bring, help you find a clinic, and explain Japanese medicine — in English, in writing.

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  • Licensed in Japan since 2015
  • In English, in writing
  • First reply within 24 hours (Japan business days)

COMING TO JAPAN?

Your medication. Japan's rules. Checked, item by item.

Know which of your medicines may need a permit — before you pack. You get a pharmacist-reviewed report, a Medication List in English and Japanese, and a Japanese-format record for clinics in Japan.

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WHY KAMPO COMPASS

What sets us apart

  • Licensed in Japan

    A registered pharmacist since 2015.

  • In writing, in English

    Clear answers you can keep and show.

  • Fast first reply

    Within 24 hours (Japan business days).

  • Official sources

    Every judgment cites its official source.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps to arriving prepared.

  1. List your medicines

    Name, strength, quantity, and travel dates.

  2. We check each item

    A pharmacist replies within 24 hours (Japan business days).

  3. Receive your report

    Within 3 business days of your completed form.

  4. Your application, mapped

    If a permit or certificate is needed, your Application Map shows what to prepare, where to apply and by when. You apply yourself.

COMING TO JAPAN?

Don't leave it to the airport.

Some medicines need a permit before you fly.

We suggest starting at least 3 weeks before departure.

Start the Entry Check — US$100

For Travel Professionals

Help your Japan-bound clients navigate medication import requirements with support from a licensed pharmacist.

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KAMPO COMPASS (漢方コンパス) is developed by Natsuko Shibata, a pharmacist licensed in Japan.