Rising Youth Cannabis Offenses in Japan: A Sign of Growing Acceptance or a Cry for Stricter Control?
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 …