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.
Tokyo is home to a small but growing number of CBD and hemp wellness shops catering to locals and tourists interested in plant-based wellness. Japan operates under some of the strictest cannabis laws in the world — THC cannabis is entirely prohibited with severe criminal penalties. However, CBD products derived from hemp stalks and seeds are permitted under Japanese law, provided they contain zero THC. All shops in this guide sell only Japan-compliant hemp and CBD products.
Shibuya — CBD Shop
Shinjuku — Hemp Store
Harajuku — CBD Shop
Omotesando — Hemp Wellness
Ginza — CBD Shop
Akihabara — Hemp Store
Asakusa — Hemp Cafe
Nakameguro — CBD Shop
CBD and cannabis can show up on drug tests. Check clearance times before you travel.
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