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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.
September 30, 2022
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.”
June 3, 2022
Japanese Ministry of Health to Discuss Medical Cannabis Legalization
The Japanese government seeks to discuss the possibility of legalizing medical cannabis.
May 27, 2022
Japanese Police Enlist Video Game Lawyer To Fight Youth Marijuana Use
In a prevention education effort, video game giant Capcom has partnered with the Japanese police to enlisted a video game character help combat youth cannabis use.
December 15, 2021
Fakkuappu: Japan Struggles with Cannabis Reform
Regulations surrounding cannabis and hemp in Japan aren't moving toward reform, as criminal penalties and fines for the plant are still common.
September 1, 2021
Japanese Company Giving Non-Smokers Extra Days Off In Lieu Of Cigarette Breaks
Will this incentive encourage smoking cessation?
December 2, 2019
Australian Cannabidiol Company Launches Ad Campaign in Japan
An Australian company just launched Japan's first CBD ad campaign ever. Is a hemp boom coming in Japan?
June 1, 2018
Religious Group Gets License To Grow Hemp For Spiritual Use
Now that a religious group gets license to grow hemp for spiritual use, it could open the door for other groups to do the same.
April 6, 2018
The 7 Countries With The Strictest Weed Laws
What are the countries with the strictest weed laws?
February 24, 2018
Japanese Ditching Dangerous Drugs for Pot, But Police Don’t Like It
Unlike Tom Waits, drugs are not big in Japan. The Japanese have some of the lowest rates of…
March 10, 2017