The cannabis control act was passed in 1948, while Japan was still under U.S. occupation. The act restricts the cultivation and possession of cannabis and remains the basis of anti-cannabis policy in Japan today.
Source: Mitchell, J. (2014). Cannabis: the fabric of Japan. The Japan Times.
| Drugs: | Cannabis (marijuana) |
|---|---|
| Regions: | Japan |
| Topics: | Prohibition |
