Is cannabis legal in Japan?
Japan permits only approved cannabis-derived medicines (following the 2023 law reform, e.g. Epidiolex) via prescription; there is no dispensary retail. CBD products are sold but strictly THC-free. Recreational cannabis carries severe penalties. Not a tourist channel.
How to buy: Access is limited to approved cannabinoid medicines on prescription. CBD (THC-free) is sold in shops.
THC: Approved cannabinoid medicines only; recreational THC is heavily penalized.
Medical only (prescription) in Japan. Japan permits only approved cannabis-derived medicines (following the 2023 law reform, e.g. Epidiolex) via prescription; there is no dispensary retail. CBD products are sold but strictly THC-free. Recreational cannabis carries severe penalties. Not a tourist channel.
Buying cannabis
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Possession
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Public consumption
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On-site consumption
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Tourist access
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Medical access
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This is a plain-language informational summary, not legal advice. Rules can change and may differ by municipality or venue. Check the linked official sources before acting.