Can I throw clothes in Japan?

Almost all wards in Tokyo (and many cities besides) have rules for clothing recycling, generally picked up 1–4 times each month on designated days. Make sure the clothes are in clear plastic bags, and place them wherever you put your trash and recycling out.



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Avoid things like tank tops, shorts, and mini-skirts. Opting for more conservative clothing is always a safe bet even if you don't plan to visit temples or shrines. It's also generally frowned upon for women to show cleavage. Clothing with offensive messages or designs.

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Prohibited Articles
  • Heroin, cocaine, MDMA, opium, cannabis, stimulants, psychotropic substances, and other narcotic drugs (excluding those designated by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance);
  • Firearms (pistols, etc.), ammunition (bullets) thereof, and pistol parts;
  • Explosives (dynamite, gunpowder, etc.) ;


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