Step-by-step timeline
D-120
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (Japan)
Export Quarantine Certificate; Form RE + ATTACH for re-entry
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Within 10 days before flight
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — Japan
Authority
Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) / MAFF
Certificate
Export Quarantine Certificate; Form RE + ATTACH for re-entry
Clinical exam
Within 10 days before flight
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Hawaii
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
Rabies vaccine
At least 2 valid rabies vaccinations
Titer test
OIE-FAVN ≥0.5 IU/ml; entry no earlier than 30 days after blood draw
Quarantine
Hawaii: 5-Day-or-Less $244; pre-reviewed documents ≥10 days = $185 direct airport release; non-compliant up to 120 days. Guam: ≤5-day program; no FAVN = 120 days.
Cost
Official fees $185-250; total usually $1,000+
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
Japan → 
Hawaii