Are You from a Designated Rabies-Free Region?
It’s important to note that if you are from Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, the Fiji Islands, Hawaii, or Guam that any steps concerning rabies and rabies vaccinations do not apply to you. Japan itself is an officially rabies-free country and will go to great lengths to stay that way; however, animals coming from other recognized rabies-free regions do not need to be tested or vaccinated for rabies.