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The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan
The market in Japan expanded from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023.
Man Dies at Tokyo Airport With Kilo of Drugs in His Stomach
A man has been confirmed dead after attempting to smuggle a large amount of drugs through an airport in Tokyo through a process known as “body packing.”
The Beatles’ Psychedelic Painting ‘Images of a Woman’ Auctions for Over $1.7M at Christie’s
All four Beatles painted and signed a painting that was auctioned at Christie’s New York in the Big Apple.
Japan Amends Cannabis Law Allowing for Medicinal Products, Criminalizing Rec Use
The previous law prohibited administering or taking cannabis-derived medicines.
Japanese Hemp Cultivators Working To Revitalize Hemp Industry
There aren’t many hemp cultivators left in Japan but those who remain are developing new products to boost interest and prevent the industry from disappearing.
Over-The-Counter Overdoses Largely Affect Women, the Young
New research out of Japan found that overdoses stemming from over-the-counter drugs are overwhelmingly affecting women and the young.
Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis In Japan
Before toking in Tokyo get the facts on what is legal.
Japanese Health Officials Propose Revision of Law To Allow Import, Medical Cannabis
Japanese officials released the latest report in an ongoing review to consider a revision to its cannabis law.
Spain Hemp Museum Unveils New Japanese-Themed Exhibit
The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum of Barcelona in Spain recently announced the opening of its newest exhibit, entitled “Cannabis Japonica,” which is defined as a “fashionable journey through Japan’s cultural ties with the cannabis plant.”
Japanese Ministry of Health to Discuss Medical Cannabis Legalization
The Japanese government seeks to discuss the possibility of legalizing medical cannabis.