Japan — CBD/Hemp Legal Only — Cannabis Strictly Prohibited
Cannabis containing THC is completely illegal in Japan with severe criminal penalties including imprisonment. Do NOT bring cannabis or CBD products from abroad. Only zero-THC hemp products compliant with Japan’s Cannabis Control Act are sold in the stores listed on this page. If you are unsure whether a product is legal in Japan, do not purchase it.
Osaka is Japan’s second city and the commercial heart of the Kansai region. A small but expanding CBD and hemp wellness retail sector has emerged here, serving both locals and tourists visiting attractions like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. Japanese law strictly prohibits THC cannabis — all shops listed in this guide sell only zero-THC hemp and CBD products compliant with the Cannabis Control Act.
Dotonbori — CBD Shop
Shinsaibashi — Hemp Store
Namba — Hemp Store
Umeda — CBD Shop
Honmachi — CBD Shop
Tennoji — Hemp Store
CBD and cannabis can show up on drug tests. Check clearance times before you travel.
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