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

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

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