Secondhand weed smoke smell on luggage when traveling to Japan. Will it be a problem?
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- Aparna Patel
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- 21 Jul, 2023
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It’s likely to be an inconvenience, but it’s unlikely to be a major problem. Cursory Customs checks including opening bags on arrival are common, but while the inspector is unlikely to notice any smell, they are on occasion (but not always) accompanied by drug dogs who may indeed pick up on the scent. However, if there are no actual drugs or other contraband in your bag, they have no reason to detain you, and it never took me more than a few minutes to get through, even back when I was a suspicious long-haired student.
If you’re already staying at your friend’s place there it’s a bit late, but next time keep your suitcase away from any smoke by sealing it in a large plastic bag (eg. trashcan liner). But since it is late, airing it out well (say, on the balcony) is probably your best bet. A quick scrub with water and soap would not hurt either.
Last but not least, if they do find any actual drugs, no matter how minute the amount, you’re in for a world of pain: Japanese law specifies up to 5 years in jail for simple possession, and people have ended up doing hard time because they forgot a joint in a back pocket.
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