Japan cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
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Limited accessAllotment
Very limited accessLicensed places on file
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2026-11-01
Japan allotment
There is no set gram-based allotment for patients because raw cannabis is not permitted. Patients may only obtain specific, approved pharmaceutical products as prescribed by a physician within the Japanese medical system.
- No legal allotment for raw cannabis, flower, or home-grown products.
- Access is restricted to specific, approved pharmaceutical-grade medications.
- Patients cannot import medical cannabis for personal use from other countries.
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Cannabis law in Japan
Limited accessJapan has established a narrow medical pathway allowing for the use of specific, government-approved pharmaceutical products derived from cannabis. Patients cannot access raw cannabis flower or oils; they may only receive prescribed, pharmaceutical-grade medications that have cleared Japan's rigorous regulatory approval process.
- Only government-approved cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals are legal for medical use.
- There is no medical marijuana program for raw flower, oils, or general cannabis products.
- Personal use of cannabis is strictly prohibited and criminalized under the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act.
- Importing cannabis or medical cannabis products for personal use is illegal and considered smuggling.
- Patients must obtain approved medications through the formal Japanese medical system, not through dispensaries.
Checked 2026-11-01 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in Japan
The bodies and pages a patient in Japan deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)Dispensaries in Japan
No licensed stores are on file for Japan yet — the directory is swept place by place, and the official list below is the one to trust.
Outside the United States a licensed store is set up by the national or provincial programme, so the official list below is the one to trust. The rules change at every border.
Always verify a store is licensed for Japan before you visit.