Attention please！ Major Japanese Electronics You Should Avoid Buying

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team (compiled and reported)
 
When you visit Japanese electronics stores, the dazzling array of products and attractive prices may tempt you to bring everything home. However, not all electronics are suitable for use in Taiwan, and some pose potential aviation safety risks. Ground staff may refuse to check in or carry these items on the plane immediately. The editorial team has compiled the following list of electronics to avoid buying in Japan. Pay extra attention when planning your shopping list.

● Dehumidifiers and Air Purifiers
Some dehumidifiers and air purifiers that use compressors and refrigerants are considered aviation safety risks and are classified as prohibited items by airlines. Moreover, ground staff are not electronics experts and cannot determine which items are allowed on the plane and which are not. As a result, they may very likely be refused at the airport.

● Kerosene Heaters
Kerosene heaters may contain unburned fuel residue in their fuel lines due to factory testing of new units, which can pose a threat to flight safety. Therefore, they will absolutely be refused at the airport and should never be risked.

● Kotatsu (Japanese Heated Table)
Seeing the cozy Japanese-style electric kotatsu in dramas might make you want to bring one back to Taiwan. However, kotatsu are bulky and may exceed airline checked baggage size limits. The internal heating element also raises concerns among ground staff about potential impacts on aviation safety.

● Gas Stoves
Kitchen appliances like gas stoves are also viewed as aviation safety risks by ground staff. Although some people have successfully brought them back to Taiwan, given increasingly strict airport inspections, it’s better not to buy them.