Cannabis has been part of the Japanese fabric of like since time immemorial. However, in the modern era, prohibition of the plant sees some of the most stringent laws against possession in the world.
Go figure…..

Cannabis: the fabric of Japan | The Japan Times
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As counterculture groups around the world celebrate annual April 20 marijuana festivals, we examine the country’s historical and cultural links to the much-maligned weed. …read more