National Apr 8, 2021
The figure rose by 713 from the previous year, marking the seventh consecutive yearly increase and exceeding 5,000 for the first time.
National / Crime & Legal Apr 7, 2021
Japan steps up marijuana warnings following legalization in New York
by Tomohiro Osaki
The Consulate General of Japan in New York warned last week that Japanese residents and tourists can still be penalized for possessing marijuana under Japan’s anti-cannabis law.
World / Politics Mar 20, 2021
White House confirms firing of five employees based on marijuana use
The White House said on Friday it has fired five employees over marijuana use, even after announcing a more lenient policy toward past use of the drug a few weeks ago. White House press secretary Jen Psaki posted a tweet confirming the five removals after ...
National / Crime & Legal Feb 18, 2021
The sharp decline is attributed to entry restrictions implemented in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Feb 6, 2021
Marijuana law reform in Japan contingent on the message
by Philip Brasor
Japanese authorities have demonstrated a strong resistance to trends in other countries to decriminalize and even commercialize the drug's medicinal and recreational consumption.
National Jan 22, 2021
New panel to probe growing use of marijuana and stiffen draconian pot law
by Tomohiro Osaki
Under the Cannabis Control Law, owners and growers of the illicit plant already face up to seven years of imprisonment.
National / Crime & Legal Jan 19, 2021
The estimated amount of the drug in liquid form confiscated by Tokyo Customs in 2020 jumped nearly 70 times from the previous year's level.
National / Business Dec 15, 2020
Psychedelics replace cannabis as the new favorite edgy investment
by Tiffany Kary
Early stage investors are predicting substances such as psilocybin and Ibogaine have an even better shot than cannabis at disrupting the $70 billion market for mental health.
Commentary / World Nov 17, 2020
Can marijuana help Biden heal a divided nation?
by Tara Lachapelle
Five states passed ballot measures on marijuana use. It was a moment that cannabis companies and their investors have been waiting for: to be considered a legitimate industry.
World / Politics Nov 5, 2020
Five U.S. states pass legal marijuana measures
by Brenna Goth
Legal marijuana is becoming the American norm as ballot measures passed in Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota, adding to the 44 states that already allow it for medical or recreational purposes. Adult-use pot will be legal in 15 states. The measures were among ...
World / Social Issues Oct 28, 2020
Cannabis, no longer so divisive, draws more conservative support
by Tiffany Kary
Initiatives on ballots in a handful of conservative states show Republicans are increasingly on board with legalization, paving the way for an end to federal prohibition.
Soccer Oct 6, 2020
Kindai soccer club suspended after players admit to cannabis use
One player told university officials that he did it "out of boredom" due to the coronavirus pandemic.