Travel Health Guide
Japan tops most traveler’s lists. Whether enjoying world-class cuisine in the bustling streets of Tokyo, appreciating a serene, spiritual moment at a Buddhist temple, or soaking in a tranquil countryside onsen, Japan has a timeless quality and offers something for everyone.
Travel Health Guide
Japan tops most traveler’s lists. Whether enjoying world-class cuisine in the bustling streets of Tokyo, appreciating a serene, spiritual moment at a Buddhist temple, or soaking in a tranquil countryside onsen, Japan has a timeless quality and offers something for everyone.
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
when traveling from the US to Japan
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
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when traveling from the US to Japan
Vaccines
Japanese Encephalitis
is only recommended for those who frequently visit or are planning to spend a month or longer in areas with Japanese encephalitis.
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Medications
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
Altitude Sickness Medication
if you plan to visit high elevation areas including Mount Fuji. Consider traveling with medication for altitude sickness as symptoms set in within the first 6-24 hours.
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
when traveling from the US to Japan
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
when traveling from the US to Japan
Vaccines
Japanese Encephalitis
is only recommended for those who frequently visit or are planning to spend a month or longer in areas with Japanese encephalitis.
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
Altitude Sickness Medication
if you plan to visit high elevation areas including Mount Fuji. Consider traveling with medication for altitude sickness as symptoms set in within the first 6-24 hours.
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Altitude Sickness
Malaria Prevention
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Sleeplessness
Motion Sickness
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