Originally Posted by
jeff10000
I'm traveling through Tokyo this July, connecting from the US to ROC and from what I understand I can simply transfer without going through customs.
But if I go through the arrivals procedure when I arrive, will I have to claim my luggage or will it be transferred to my Taipei flight automatically. I'm planning on entering Japan merely for the stamp, at least on the east bound flight, on the way home I'll likely remain international.
You should be able to check your luggage all the way through to Taipei when you depart from the US. On arrival at NRT, it's up to you whether you go through the transit lane or follow the crowd to arrivals. You might face some questions from customs officials about why you have so little luggage, but that shouldn't be a problem.