Does Japan have a recreational use program?

No, Japan does not have a recreational use program. As of 2023, both recreational and medical cannabis use are still illegal in Japan. However, commercial cannabis hemp cultivation is allowed under a very strict licensing system.

Does Japan have a medical program?

No, Japan does not have a medical use program.

What are the rules for medical use?

There is no medical use program in Japan.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

There is no medical use program in Japan.

What are the medical program limits?

There is no medical use program in Japan.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

There is no medical use program in Japan.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

There is no medical use program in Japan.

Is CBD legal in Japan?

Yes, CBD is legal in Japan. CBD products are legal, but they can only be made from cannabis stems and seeds and can’t have any THC in them.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Japan?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Japan. Japan has harsh punishments for people who use marijuana. A jail sentence of up to five years can be given for even a small amount of cannabis. A prison sentence of up to seven years can be given for selling or growing the drug.

Foreigners caught with marijuana could also be sent back to their home country. Japanese police take these crimes very seriously and actively look into and punish people who are caught with drugs.