Legal status of marijuana in japan

Legal status of marijuana in japan
Miguel Antonio Ordoñez Last updated:

Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Japan. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN JAPAN

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Japan.

MARIJUANA IN JAPAN

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Japan.

Any kind of possession of cannabis in Japan is considered illegal and can lead to severe punishment.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in Japan regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Miguel Antonio Ordoñez
Miguel Antonio Ordoñez

Miguel Ordoñez is a long-time writer by trade. Utilizing his AB Mass Media and Communications degree, he has 13 years of experience and counting. He’s covered a wide array of topics, with passion lying in combat sports, mental health, and of course, cannabis.

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