Stoned Sumo and Hemp Haiku: 21 Facts About Ganja in Japan

These days Japan is known for having harsh anti-marijuana laws. But the truth is that cannabis played a crucial role in Japanese culture for many centuries, and is currently making a comeback. Let’s take a toking trip together through Japan’s hempy history.

Source: Japan Times

Sources: The International Journal of the History of Sport & Herb.co

Source: Health Europa

Source: JapanHemp

Source: tachiai.org

Source: International Hemp Association

Source: Princeton University

Source: Heritage of Japan

Sources: Tangorin.com and Japan Hemp

Source: Japan Times

Sources: Project Japan & Affordable Kind Craft

Source: Marijuana the first 12,000 years

Source: Global Hemp

Source: Cannabis Haikus

Sources: Tabula Rasa & Open Democracy

Source: CBC News

Source: History.com

Source: Hawaii Cannabis

Source: DW.com

Source: soranews24

Source: Taima Museum