{"id":109,"date":"2025-07-21T06:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T06:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/?p=109"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:19:55","slug":"not-that-mary-jane-but-close-who-am-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/21\/not-that-mary-jane-but-close-who-am-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Not That Mary Jane\u2026 But Close: Who Am I?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who am I, and what is this blog?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#jp\">(\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u30c6\u30ad\u30b9\u30c8\u306f\u3053\u3061\u3089)<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fair question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s get the obvious one out of the way first: no, I\u2019m not an AI bot. I\u2019m a real person in Japan who really tries these products, really writes these reviews, and really spends far too much time chasing the perfect legal buzz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I do use AI sometimes to help tidy drafts, organize thoughts, or make complicated cannabinoid info easier to understand, but the opinions here are mine. The experiences are mine. The reviews are mine. If I say something slapped, flopped, surprised me, or tasted like regret, that came from me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hi! I\u2019m Mary Jane. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m a Japanese-Canadian living in Japan who loves getting lifted legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in Canada, I was fully on team cannabis legalization and got to see what a regulated THC market can look like when it\u2019s done properly. Living in Japan is, obviously, a very different story. Here, staying within the law is non-negotiable. But that does not mean curiosity disappears, and it definitely does not mean the desire for a good chill magically disappears either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So when I discovered Japan\u2019s strange, fast-moving, wildly creative world of legal and not-yet-regulated alternative cannabinoids, I was fascinated. I still am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What started as personal curiosity turned into a bit of a mission. I wanted to know what was actually worth trying, what felt good, what felt sketchy, what helped me relax, what helped me focus, and what was mostly just clever packaging. Somewhere along the way, this blog was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You&#8217;ll Find Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog is here to help you (and me) figure out what might suit your (and my) vibe, whether that is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>deep relaxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>better sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a clearer head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a lighter mood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a little sparkle of euphoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or just satisfying your curiosity without doing anything reckless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I write reviews, explain cannabinoids in plain English, share what I\u2019ve learned, and try to make this whole space feel less confusing and more human. A lot of this industry can feel like a maze of weird acronyms, bold claims, mystery blends, and people pretending every cart is the second coming. That\u2019s not really my style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Blog is Not<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not a hype machine. I\u2019m not here to push products I don\u2019t believe in, pretend everything is amazing, or talk you into buying stuff for the sake of it. I\u2019m also not here to encourage anyone to break the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog is about curiosity, harm reduction, honest reviews, and helping people make smarter choices in a space that can be confusing, under-explained, and sometimes a little too eager to oversell itself. If something is great, I\u2019ll say so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I only feature products I genuinely enjoy, so if something doesn\u2019t work for me, it simply won\u2019t be included here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I Make Money From This Blog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, a little bit sometimes. Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click through and buy something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In plain English: if you were already going to buy anyway, using my links can help keep me lifted, keep the blog running, and keep me spending an unreasonable amount of time testing things so you do not have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hooray, and thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But here is my promise: I will never push, promote, or praise anything I do not genuinely like or do not personally recommend. Ever.<\/strong> This blog only works if you trust me. And trust is worth more than a quick commission. So no, I\u2019m not here to sell you random junk. This is love on my part. Love of getting lifted legally, love of figuring out what is actually good, and love of helping other curious people navigate this space a little more safely and a little more confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Do This<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because I genuinely enjoy it. I like the science (even if I don&#8217;t always understand it). I like the trial and error. I like the ridiculousness of this whole \u201cwhat on earth is this new cannabinoid and what does it actually do?\u201d game. I like finding products that feel good, fit real life, and most importantly in Japan &#8211; stay on the right side of the law. But most of all, I like sharing what I find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this blog helps you discover something that works for you, avoid wasting money, understand the space better, or just feel a little less alone in your curiosity, then it is doing its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So welcome. 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u300c\u3053\u308c\u3044\u3044\u304b\u3082\u300d\u3068\u601d\u3048\u308b\u3082\u306e\u306b\u51fa\u4f1a\u3048\u305f\u308a<br>\u7121\u99c4\u306a\u304a\u91d1\u3092\u4f7f\u308f\u305a\u306b\u6e08\u3093\u3060\u308a<br>\u3053\u306e\u4e16\u754c\u3092\u5c11\u3057\u7406\u89e3\u3067\u304d\u305f\u308a<br>\u300c\u81ea\u5206\u3060\u3051\u3058\u3083\u306a\u3044\u3093\u3060\u300d\u3068\u601d\u3048\u305f\u308a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u305d\u3093\u306a\u3075\u3046\u306b\u611f\u3058\u3066\u3082\u3089\u3048\u305f\u3089\u3001\u305d\u308c\u3060\u3051\u3067\u5341\u5206\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u3088\u3046\u3053\u305d\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u4e00\u7dd2\u306b\u63a2\u3057\u3066\u3001\u8a66\u3057\u3066\u3001\u697d\u3057\u307f\u306a\u304c\u3089\u898b\u3064\u3051\u3066\u3044\u304d\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u597d\u5947\u5fc3\u3092\u5fd8\u308c\u305a\u306b\u3002\u5b89\u5168\u7b2c\u4e00\u3067\u3002<br>\u305d\u3057\u3066\u3001\u5408\u6cd5\u7684\u306b\u30c1\u30eb\u3057\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046 \ud83c\udf43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u611b\u3092\u3053\u3081\u3066\u3001<br><strong>Mary Jane in Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1771 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lifestyle category-mary-janes-picks tag-reviews tag-vendors tag-where-to-buy\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/mary-janes-picks-of-the-month-june-2026\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14324bf2-c8c3-4f11-91b8-e2a0c334dc12-copy.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mary Jane&#8217;s Picks of the Month (June 2026)\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14324bf2-c8c3-4f11-91b8-e2a0c334dc12-copy.png 700w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/14324bf2-c8c3-4f11-91b8-e2a0c334dc12-copy-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/mary-janes-picks-of-the-month-june-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >Mary Jane&#8217;s Picks of the Month (June 2026)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">June was supposed to be the month everything changed. Thankfully, there were still plenty of goodies worthy of a spot in this month&#8217;s Mary Jane&#8217;s Picks. The CBN ban finally arrived, favorite products disappeared, and for a little while it felt like everyone in Japan&#8217;s cannabinoid community was collectively holding their breath. But then something&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1763 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faq-info category-news tag-info tag-news\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/what-is-thah-heres-what-we-know-so-far\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a7cf09-75fe-4f83-96fd-c0dc3b74b78a.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What Is THAH? Here&#8217;s What We Know So Far\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a7cf09-75fe-4f83-96fd-c0dc3b74b78a.png 1536w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a7cf09-75fe-4f83-96fd-c0dc3b74b78a-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a7cf09-75fe-4f83-96fd-c0dc3b74b78a-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/93a7cf09-75fe-4f83-96fd-c0dc3b74b78a-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/what-is-thah-heres-what-we-know-so-far\/\" target=\"_self\" >What Is THAH? Here&#8217;s What We Know So Far<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Unless you&#8217;re as terminally online as I am, there&#8217;s a good chance you haven&#8217;t heard of THAH yet. Over the past week, multiple companies have started teasing, announcing, and releasing THAH products, with early marketing materials describing it as a potent recreational cannabinoid intended for experienced users. The only problem? What is THAH? Nobody seems&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-655 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-reviews tag-kush-jp tag-reviews tag-vendors\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/review-kush-jp-couch-lock-london-pound-cake-liquid\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/df50747f-30bc-46a3-9cb1-297108db14b9-copy.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Review: Kush JP Couch Lock (London Pound Cake) Liquid\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/df50747f-30bc-46a3-9cb1-297108db14b9-copy.png 700w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/df50747f-30bc-46a3-9cb1-297108db14b9-copy-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/review-kush-jp-couch-lock-london-pound-cake-liquid\/\" target=\"_self\" >Review: Kush JP Couch Lock (London Pound Cake) Liquid<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">\ud83d\udea8 Quick Update (June 2026): In case you&#8217;re wondering&#8230; yes! 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