{"id":1411,"date":"2026-05-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/?p=1411"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:24:25","slug":"mary-janes-picks-of-the-month-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/mary-janes-picks-of-the-month-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Jane\u2019s Picks of the Month (May 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a difference between just getting (legally) lifted\u2026 and getting it right. Every month, I take a step back and focus on what I\u2019m actually reaching for. The things I keep coming back to again and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And May somehow felt like three months packed into one. The Japanese countryside is finally turning green again, but it\u2019s also been a softer, heavier month emotionally while I&#8217;ve been grieving the loss of my beloved cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the looming CBN ban in Japan has everyone ordering favourites for a last puff, testing alternatives, and mentally processing cannabinoids with names that sound kinda like Star Wars robots. And because this post is going live so close to the ban, I also didn\u2019t really want to fill this month\u2019s picks with CBN products for\u2026 fairly obvious reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So this list leans more toward newer things, CBN-free things, comfort picks, and products I\u2019m genuinely excited to keep exploring next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basically: the things helping life feel a little lighter lately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-73cb1aa\" data-block-id=\"73cb1aa\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#the-daily-drivers\">The Daily Drivers<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-kush-j-ps-super-sativa\">1. Kush JP\u2019s SUPER Sativa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-tem-ps-jack-herer-herb\">2. TEMP&#8217;s Jack Herer Herb<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#get-properly-stoned\">Get Properly Lifted<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-tem-ps-green-crack-herb\">1. TEMP\u2019s Green Crack herb<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-gohoyas-hhbd-x-h-4-cbh\">2. Gohoya&#8217;s HHBD X H4CBH<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-tensukes-biscotti\">3. Tensuke&#8217;s Biscotti<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-kush-j-ps-blast\">4. Kush JP&#8217;s BLAST<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#accessories-that-elevate-the-ritual\">Accessories That Elevate the Ritual<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#snacks-that-pair-well\">Snacks That Pair Well<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#soundtrack-of-the-month\">Soundtrack of the Month<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#whats-coming-next\">What\u2019s Coming Next<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#related-posts\">Related Posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-daily-drivers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Daily Drivers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/241c1328-cb2e-4505-90a0-b406f96a0dbc-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1413\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/241c1328-cb2e-4505-90a0-b406f96a0dbc-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/241c1328-cb2e-4505-90a0-b406f96a0dbc-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/241c1328-cb2e-4505-90a0-b406f96a0dbc-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/241c1328-cb2e-4505-90a0-b406f96a0dbc.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Functional, smooth, socially acceptable energ<\/em>y<em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the products I kept reaching for when I still wanted to feel like a human being with responsibilities, errands, thoughts, and a vague connection to society \u2014 just\u2026 maybe a slightly happier one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing here melted my brain into the couch. These are the \u201cwalk through the rice fields,\u201d \u201clisten to music while cleaning,\u201d \u201claugh too hard at something stupid (or nothing at all),\u201d and \u201cmake existence feel 50% softer\u201d picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-kush-j-ps-super-sativa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Kush JP\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/product\/supersativa\/ref\/5\/\"><strong>SUPER Sativa<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for: touching grass emotionally, soft productivity, brighter moods, and laughing at absolutely nothing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the month I&#8217;ve had? I needed something, <em>anything<\/em> to put a smile on my face, and this was it. My sunshine in a vape. This one gives me the giggles, plasters a smile on my face, and somehow keeps me lightly functional while still very much <em>there<\/em>. Happy, bright, and easy to exist in without any paranoia or jitteriness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-tem-ps-jack-herer-herb\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>TEMP&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/dont-think-weed.shop\/products\/detail\/108\">Jack Herer Herb<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for: walks, errands, music appreciation, not wanting to raw dog the day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one feels like someone gently pressing the \u201cskip bad mood\u201d button for about 90 minutes. Thanks to the high HHBD content, the lift-off is fast, cheerful, and surprisingly clean, with a very soft landing after a couple of hours instead of becoming an all-day or night commitment. I really liked this one for late afternoon walks, running errands, or those weird in-between moments where you don\u2019t necessarily want to get <em>destroyed<\/em>, but you also don\u2019t want to experience reality completely unassisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Functional? Mostly. Would I go to work after this? Absolutely not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"get-properly-stoned\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Properly Lifted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Not for meetings. Not for multitasking.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the ones for when you\u2019re done pretending to be productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201ccancel the plans,\u201d \u201corder snacks immediately,\u201d \u201cstare at the ceiling while listening to music,\u201d and \u201cwhy is my blanket suddenly the greatest technological invention of all time?\u201d category. Proceed accordingly. This is peak feral raccoon time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-tem-ps-green-crack-herb\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>TEMP\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/review-temp-green-crack-herb\">Green Crack herb<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for: golden hour, aimless wandering, becoming emotionally invested in clouds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TEMP\u2019s indica made me sleep beautifully, but the sativa-leaning hybrid vibes of Green Crack felt absolutely made for spring. This one has that happy, floaty, outdoorsy energy where suddenly every walk feels cinematic. I would reaching for it on golden hour walks when I wanted to feel lifted without melting into furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-gohoyas-hhbd-x-h-4-cbh\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Gohoya&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ufUfQy\">HHBD X H4CBH<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for: getting extremely high, music appreciation, forgetting what you opened your phone for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s back and, importantly, now CBN-free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gohoya swapped the previous 5% CBN for 5% CBD, and the difference in effect felt incredibly minimal to me in the best possible way. This still delivers that rich HHBD\/H4CBH intensity, but with a slightly more uplifting, sativa-leaning edge than some of the heavier knockout-style blends floating around lately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy brain, enhanced music appreciation, very questionable short-term memory, and an extremely solid reminder that maybe you did <em>not<\/em> need that extra puff after all. One of the best high-to-price ratio liquids out right now too, honestly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-tensukes-biscotti\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Tensuke&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ufUfQy\">Biscotti<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for: nighttime zoning out, heavy body highs, elite-level couch behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Gohoya\u2019s HHBD \u00d7 H4CBH is the slightly more social cousin, Tensuke\u2019s Biscotti is the one quietly handing you a blanket and telling you to stop answering emails forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cartridge surprised the hell out of me. The grassy CDT terpene profile feels incredibly realistic, the body high is heavy in that deeply satisfying \u201cok I\u2019m done for the evening\u201d way, and the overall COSPA is kind of absurd for how hard this thing hits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-kush-j-ps-blast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Kush JP&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/ref\/5\/\">BLAST<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for: movie marathons, late-night gaming, and getting very lifted very quickly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I only <em>just<\/em> got my hands on this new HHBD and CBG-heavy liquid coming out on <strong>May 27 from <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/ref\/5\/\">Kush JP<\/a><\/strong>, but ohhhhhhh\u2026 we may have a serious contender entering the chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one hits fast, kicks a little thanks to the H4CBD, and feels potent almost immediately. But instead of pulling you into couchlock territory, the high stays very head-heavy, airy, and intensely sativa-leaning \u2014 all euphoric thoughts, floaty brain fog, and \u201cwait, why does this song suddenly sound incredible?\u201d energy. The HHBD and CBG combo keeps things bright, dreamy, and mentally active right up until you realize you\u2019ve accidentally drifted into another dimension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plays really nicely with the <a href=\"https:\/\/smylelabs.com\/products\/moon-wand-cart-battery-limited-edition?srsltid=AfmBOop1PhMw9Pkz2mlqeQxtUE6ccIQeRGROiulJxCjlL6TnkYJ23xOm\">Dual Cartridge battery<\/a> and other liquids, too. Early verdict? Wa wa wee wa. We are all in for a major treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"accessories-that-elevate-the-ritual\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessories That Elevate the Ritual<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7e6b9a09-286d-4e42-a9af-b224c7f12850-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1221\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7e6b9a09-286d-4e42-a9af-b224c7f12850-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7e6b9a09-286d-4e42-a9af-b224c7f12850-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7e6b9a09-286d-4e42-a9af-b224c7f12850-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7e6b9a09-286d-4e42-a9af-b224c7f12850.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good session isn\u2019t just about what you\u2019re using \u2014 it\u2019s how you\u2019re using it. Especially in spring, when you\u2019re moving between inside and outside, cozy and social, day and night\u2026 your setup matters more than you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smylelabs.com\/products\/moon-wand-cart-battery-limited-edition?srsltid=AfmBOop1PhMw9Pkz2mlqeQxtUE6ccIQeRGROiulJxCjlL6TnkYJ23xOm\"><strong>Dual Cartridge Battery<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 One of the handiest accessories imaginable. Perfect for mixing your own blends or helping finish off older CBN carts before the ban without wasting anything. Also stealthy enough to look like any old vape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dfqnOn\">Pulsar Battery &amp; Water Pipe Adapter<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This little adapter lets you attach your vape battery directly to a bong\/water pipe, which somehow makes the whole experience feel both smoother <em>and<\/em> slightly ridiculous in the best possible way. Completely unnecessary? Maybe. Do we need it? Absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cZ5nep\"><strong>Labubu<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 My current emotional support creature. I fully understand these weird little monsters are not for everyone. At this point, I\u2019ve stopped questioning it, though. These strange little creatures genuinely make me happy every time I look at them and cuddle them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"snacks-that-pair-well\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snacks That Pair Well<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t fully trust anyone who says cannabinoids don\u2019t change the snack experience. Because tell me why a gummy suddenly has emotional depth. Explain to me why lemon-flavored chips start tasting like enlightenment. Exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This month\u2019s snack pairings were elite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7\/11 Iced Caf\u00e9 Latte<\/strong> \u2013 I don\u2019t know what they put in these, but every year the first warm days of May turn me into a convenience store iced coffee addict again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49OboIT\">Chakushikoku Limited Happy Turn Setouchi Lemon Flavor<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Sweet, salty, citrusy, and dangerously easy to keep eating. These somehow taste exactly like early summer in Japan feels: bright, addictive, and slightly impossible to stop once you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4wQ3BV8\">Piergleman Cloud Mix Fruit Gummies<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 I am unreasonably obsessed with these right now. They\u2019re somewhere between gummies and marshmallows, with this weird soft airy texture that becomes genuinely magical once slightly elevated. Dreamy, fruity, adorable, and dangerously easy to demolish in one sitting (so I order them in packs of 2!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"soundtrack-of-the-month\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Soundtrack of the Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your experience shifts depending on what\u2019s playing. My music tastes are all over the map, from deep soul to rebellious punk. But when it\u2019s time to chill, I want to chill. Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve been vibing to this month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found this on May 1 and have been mildly hypnotized ever since \u2014 chaotic, cinematic, dreamy energy that somehow feels exactly like late spring in Japan right now. No wonder it&#8217;s since gone viral!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GENER8ION - STORM starring Yung Lean\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x6_mbnsh6VU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One more: Turned onto me by r\/altnoidsjapan\u2019s Skruffbag, this mix has become absolute background magic lately \u2014 smooth, floaty, lightly caffeinated-for-the-soul energy that pairs dangerously well with sunny afternoons and sativa-heavy sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Jazz Perfection&quot; ~ Chilled Jazzy Drum &amp; Bass Mix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gO5Xyk3685A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-coming-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Coming Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June feels like the beginning of a completely new era for Japan\u2019s altnoid scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With CBN and THA disappearing, companies suddenly have to get creative fast, and I\u2019m genuinely fascinated to see what comes next. The good news so far? Some of these new N-free reformulations and blends look <em>really<\/em> promising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coming up soon, I\u2019m especially looking forward to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A full review of <strong>Kush JP\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/product\/supersativa\/ref\/5\/\">SUPER Sativa<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 because this accidentally became my entire daytime personality this month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A deeper dive into <strong>Kush JP\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/kush-jp.com\/ref\/5\/\">HHBD-heavy BLAST liquid<\/a><\/strong>, which already feels dangerously good<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brand new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/knockout-online.myshopify.com\/products\/xtc-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC\">Black Hole Supermassive CBN free liquid from Knockout<\/a><\/strong>, promising the deepest relaxation (and without CBN!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing and reviewing <strong>Gohoya\u2019s reformulated N-free <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ufUfQy\">Peach Mango HHBD \u00d7 H4CBH liquid<\/a><\/strong> to see how it compares post-CBN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And I\u2019m most excited to watch what companies come up with next as they race to replace banned cannabinoids like CBN and THA without completely losing the magic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re entering a really weird, interesting transition period right now&#8230; and as always, I\u2019ll be documenting the chaos responsibly from my little corner of rural Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May was weird. Emotionally weird. Cannabinoid-law weird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between grieving my beloved cat, the looming CBN ban, and companies scrambling to reformulate before June, it\u2019s felt like not only me but the entire altnoid scene in Japan has been sitting in this strange little in-between phase lately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But at the same time\u2026 it\u2019s also been kind of exciting? Some genuinely good N-free options are starting to appear, companies are getting creative fast, and it feels like we\u2019re about to enter a completely different era of cannabinoids in Japan over the next few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So for now, I\u2019m just trying to enjoy the good moments where I can: evening walks, good music, sunny weather, tiny serotonin snacks, and things that make life feel a little lighter for a few hours at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as always, I\u2019ll keep testing things responsibly from my little corner of rural Japan so you don\u2019t have to blindly raw dog the cannabinoid chaos alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you haven\u2019t yet: dispose of any leftover products containing CBN or THA before the ban takes effect. (A full guide on how to safely dispose of carts and liquids in Japan is coming next week.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay lifted, legally. \ud83c\udf43<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-related-posts\">\n<h2 id=\"related-posts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Posts<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Quick note: <\/em><\/strong><em>This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase them, it helps support Mary Jane in Japan and keeps this site running. Thank you! As always, opinions here are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a difference between just getting (legally) lifted\u2026 and getting it right. Every month, I take a step back and focus on what I\u2019m actually reaching for. The things I keep coming back to again and again. And May somehow felt like three months packed into one. 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