On May 30, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) began accepting public comments regarding cannabis regulations.The primary objective of this law is to expand the industrial use of hemp and enable its application for medical purposes. However, specific regulations have not yet been thoroughly considered.Therefore, the MHLW is currently seeking wide-ranging public opinions …
The Japanese CBD market is experiencing a period of rapid growth and transformation, attracting attention from international suppliers and brands looking to capitalize on this emerging opportunity. Despite its promising potential, the market presents unique challenges that require a strategic and informed approach. From regulatory uncertainties to quality control issues, and from the need for …
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In an alarming revelation for 2023, Japan witnessed an unprecedented spike in cannabis-related offenses among its youth, marking the highest numbers since records commenced. The National Police Agency unveiled that a staggering 1,222 individuals under the age of 20 were apprehended for cannabis infractions, indicating a sharp 34% upsurge from the previous year. Notably, arrests …
Despite the fact that a lot of people in Japan still see cannabis and hemp negatively, there is a movement to utilize the cultivation to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. On April 15, a Shinto ritual was held at the community exchange center on the grounds of the historic site of Saiku to commemorate the start …
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On February 28th, at the first regular meeting of the Mie Prefectural Assembly, Mie Prefectural Assembly member Nakajima Toshiki (Liberal Democratic Party) conducted questioning on the theme of “Promoting Industrial Hemp in the Green Transformation (GX) Era.” Nakajima evaluated the decision made by Mie Prefecture last year to relax hemp cultivation requirements without waiting for …
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In the United States, the United Kingdom, and other nations, cannabis-based medications have been legalized and are being used to treat patients with chronic illnesses like epilepsy for which there are no viable treatments at this time. Due to the THC and other substances present in cannabis-based medicines, their usage has been outlawed in Japan. …
After World War II, the General Headquarters of the Supreme Commander (GHQ), which created occupation policies in Japan, restructured the country by detaining war criminals, democratising the nation, and changing agricultural and educational policies. One of these was the regulation of cannabis. Today cannabis is strictly regulated in Japan, however, cannabis news is communicated from …
