Nicotine-containing liquids and electronic cigarettes (Vape) are not sold in Japan under the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare 's Pharmaceutical Affairs Act , and their transfer and sale within the country is prohibited.
The only way to obtain nicotine-containing liquid and electronic cigarettes (vapes) is to purchase them overseas or import them personally.
"I want to buy nicotine liquid and electronic cigarettes (vapes), but where can I buy them?"
Do I need to import it personally?
If you are thinking about importing nicotine liquids, please refer to this article. In this article, we will use ELFBAR, which has become increasingly popular around the world in recent years, as an example.
1. Difference between nicotine liquid (electronic cigarette) and regular vape 
Conventional vapes and electronic cigarettes work by evaporating liquid that does not contain nicotine or tar , and then inhaling the resulting vapor.
They come in a variety of flavors, but their main feature is that they do not contain nicotine , and although they are called electronic cigarettes, they are not technically cigarettes.
On the other hand, nicotine liquids such as ELFBAR contain nicotine. The big difference is whether or not the liquid contains nicotine .
2. Nicotine Liquid (Electronic Cigarettes) | Why ELFBAR is Popular
Among nicotine liquids and electronic cigarettes (vapes), we highly recommend the brand ELFBAR, which has seen a rapid rise in popularity worldwide in recent years .
In fact, in the United States, ELFBAR is one of the most well-known e-cigarette brands after the unicorn company JUUL .
In Japan, electronic cigarettes containing nicotine are still rare and few in use, but their popularity is likely to grow rapidly in the future. Here are two of the features of ELFBAR.
- The design is cute
- A wide variety of flavors
The design is cute 
ELFBAR is popular because of its simple and cute design . It also has a pen-shaped design that is easy for beginners to use.
The pastel colors and stylish logo make for a very cute design , making you want to carry it around with you everywhere.
It has a stylish design and a large number of puffs (5000 suctions), so you can be satisfied with it, and it is conveniently rechargeable so you can use it for a long time . In addition, it can be used without charging after purchase, and it is disposable, so it is easy to manage.
>> A thorough explanation of what ELFBAR is
A wide variety of flavors 
ELFBAR has a wide variety of flavors , from the most popular menthol scent to fruit flavors and dessert flavors.
The flavors recommended for beginners are fruit flavors . Unlike cigarettes, the biggest feature of ELFBAR is that you can enjoy a variety of flavors. If you have the chance, try enjoying the unique flavors of ELFBAR that you can't find in cigarettes.
One of the great features of ELFBAR is that it is disposable, so one of its attractions is that you can easily change flavors.
>> A thorough review of ELFBAR's popular flavors and tastes !
3. Nicotine liquid is banned from sale in Japan 
E-cigarettes containing nicotine are not sold in Japan. Regular cigarettes involve heating tobacco leaves to release the nicotine, but nicotine liquids such as ELFBAR deal with nicotine itself, not tobacco leaves.
Therefore, they are treated as medicines under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, and their transfer and sale in Japan is prohibited. Therefore, the only way to obtain e-cigarettes containing nicotine is to purchase them overseas or import them personally.
One reason for its popularity may be the sense of exclusivity that comes from the fact that it is not yet available in Japan and cannot be obtained here .
4. Can anyone import nicotine liquid (ELFBAR) for personal use? 
Although the transfer and sale of nicotine liquid is prohibited in Japan, there are people in the country who use electronic cigarettes that contain nicotine liquid. This is because the use and possession of nicotine liquid is not prohibited . Therefore, it is not illegal to purchase ELFBARs overseas or import them for personal enjoyment. In Japan , anyone over the age of 20 can import them for personal use.
ELFBAR is imported personally from the United States, so please be aware that it will take approximately 7 to 10 days for the product to arrive after you place your order.
In addition, under tax law, imported goods are subject to customs duties. If you import a product that costs more than 16,667 yen, customs duties are levied at approximately 9% of the product price plus a handling fee of 1,000 yen, excluding shipping costs. Therefore, rather than importing a large amount of ELFBAR at once, we recommend purchasing it in multiple installments for an amount less than the tax-free amount.
※ About customs duties and shipping – My Moods
5. Limits on personal imports of nicotine liquid and e-cigarettes under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law 
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare considers liquid containing nicotine for use in e-cigarettes to be a drug, but as long as it does not exceed the recommended dosage for one month, it can be freely imported by individuals. If the amount exceeds this limit, it will not be able to pass through customs and a drug inspection certificate will be required.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set a guideline of 120ml for liquid and 12,000 puffs for disposable VAPE devices (such as ELFBAR) .
Even if you buy it overseas and bring it back to Japan, you cannot order more than 120ml or 12,000 puffs. That means you can't buy in bulk. Even if you use an agency to import it online, you cannot order more than 120ml or 12,000 puffs at once.
*Reference: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Pharmaceutical Import Procedures Questions and Answers
6. "My Moods" - a website where you can import nicotine liquid and electronic cigarettes (ELFBAR) for personal use 
My Moods is a recommended site for purchasing ELFBAR (Elf Bar) through personal import. It is a site where you can easily purchase ELFBAR, a nicotine vape that is very popular in the United States.
Just like major e-commerce sites such as Amazon, you can add the items you want to purchase to your cart and complete the purchase process. You can choose from three payment methods: PayPal, credit card payment, or bank transfer .
ELFBAR can be purchased from My Moods for 5,000 yen each (tax included). There is a 12,000 puff import limit per order, and ELFBAR is 5,000 puffs each, so you can purchase two per order .
When purchasing from an online store, it is important to check the safety and reliability of the product. My Moods is sold by My Moods LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas, and the EC site is operated by ViON Co., Ltd., located in Aichi Prefecture. It is a nice point that you can get advice in Japanese even if you have trouble importing from overseas .
7. Import the world-famous ELFBAR and enjoy it in Japan! 
ELFBAR is popular because it is an electronic cigarette that allows you to enjoy nicotine and has a variety of flavors. As long as you keep to the usage limit, you can enjoy it freely as an individual.
Choose a reliable importer and import ELFBAR for personal use. If you want to be the first to adopt overseas trends, we recommend you try it. The stylish design is sure to catch people's attention.
