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Japan

Illegal
Country Last reviewed 6 September 2026

Among the strictest regimes: a 2024 legal revision criminalized cannabis use itself, on top of possession and cultivation. THC-free CBD products remain legal, and a framework for cannabis-derived medicines was created in the same reform.

Rules for this jurisdiction are being curated. Check back soon.