Japan tightens drug laws, criminalizing cannabis use with up to seven years in prison.

Japan has updated its drug laws to criminalize the use of cannabis and THC, with penalties including up to seven years in prison. Previously, laws only banned possession, transfer, and cultivation. The new laws also legalize medical cannabis products proven safe and effective. In 2023, a record 6,703 individuals were investigated for cannabis-related offenses, with most under 30. The changes aim to tackle growing drug abuse among young people.

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