Japan has taken a significant step in its fight against illegal drugs by tightening its cannabis laws. The revised legislation reclassifies cannabis as a "narcotic," broadening the scope of ...

The trial of a Japanese actor for illegal possession of marijuana has raised the issue of rising drug use among Japan's younger generation. On the first day of his trial at the Tokyo District ...

the long period where there was no crime against cannabis use is coming to an end in Japan. One reason why there was no legal penalty can be found in the lush remote forests in northern Japan.

By doing so, medicines derived from cannabis plants can be legally used in Japan once their efficacy and safety are confirmed and approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies. Marijuana has ...

A couple from Thailand, traveling abroad for the first time, were surprised to realise they had picked up the wrong luggage ...

A Thai couple and their tour guide narrowly avoided charges after entering Japan with a wrong luggage containing 24 ...

A Japanese man was arrested in Hua Hin for fraud and assault, linked to a 10 million baht scam involving cannabis investments ...

About US$2.2 million worth of cannabis was seized at Samui airport over four days, with 13 foreigners posing as tourists ...