{"id":894,"date":"2026-03-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/?p=894"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:17:12","slug":"japan-signals-june-1-enforcement-date-for-cbn-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/japan-signals-june-1-enforcement-date-for-cbn-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Signals CBN Ban Starting June 1 \u2014 What Users Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Japan\u2019s legal cannabinoid market may be facing a major shift. The one we&#8217;ve all been dreading. I know I&#8217;ve been <a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/deep-dive-is-cbn-being-banned-in-japan\/\">posting about this<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/cbn-ban-in-japan-delayed-but-still-coming-what-we-know-now\/\">lot<\/a>, but I want to keep you all up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newly circulated documents from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/english\/\">Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare<\/a> suggest regulators are preparing to designate <strong>CBN (cannabinol)<\/strong> as a <strong>\u201cdesignated drug\u201d (shitei yakubutsu<\/strong>, <strong>\u6307\u5b9a\u85ac\u7269)<\/strong>, with a proposed enforcement date of <strong>June 1<\/strong>. If implemented, the move would effectively remove most recreational CBN products from the Japanese market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">CBD\u8b70\u54e1\u9023\u76df\u3067CBN\uff08\u30ab\u30f3\u30ca\u30d3\u30ce\u30fc\u30eb\uff09\u3092\u6307\u5b9a\u85ac\u7269\u3068\u3059\u308b\u539a\u52b4\u7701\u306e\u65b9\u91dd\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u8b70\u8ad6\u3002CBN\u306e\u52b9\u7528\u3092\u91cd\u8996\u3059\u308b\u610f\u898b\u306b\u5bfe\u3057\u3066\u3001\u539a\u52b4\u7701\u304b\u3089\u3001\u2460\u96e3\u6cbb\u6027\u75be\u60a3\u7b49\u306e\u9650\u3089\u308c\u305f\u8005\u306b\u5bfe\u3057\u3066\u3001\u2461\u53d6\u308a\u6271\u3044\u4e8b\u696d\u8005\u306b\u53b3\u683c\u306a\u624b\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8ab2\u3059\u3068\u306e\u65b9\u5411\u6027\u304c\u793a\u3055\u308c\u308b\u3002\u3053\u306e\u65b9\u91dd\u306b\u5bfe\u3057\u3066\u3001\u51fa\u5e2d\u8b70\u54e1\u304b\u3089\u3001\u6975\u3081\u3066\u53b3\u3057\u3044\u57fa\u6e96\u3067\u3042\u308a\u3001\u4e8b\u5b9f\u4e0aCBN\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/drqheOOJ0i\">pic.twitter.com\/drqheOOJ0i<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u3080\u305f\u3044\u4fca\u4ecb\uff08\u52d9\u53f0\u3000\u3057\u3085\u3093\u3059\u3051\uff09\u5143\u8846\u8b70\u9662\u8b70\u54e1\u3000\u9577\u91ce\u770c\u7b2c2\u9078\u6319\u533a (@mutaishunsuke) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mutaishunsuke\/status\/2029093086845124775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-6e6b380\" data-block-id=\"6e6b380\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\"><br><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udea8-update-march-19-2026-cbn-officially-designated\">\ud83d\udea8 Update (March 19, 2026): CBN Officially Designated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#update-march-9-2026-ministry-issues-guidance-on-proposed-cbn-ban\">Update (March 9, 2026): Ministry Issues Guidance on Proposed CBN Ban<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-the-june-1-date-appears\">Where the June 1 Date Appears<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-designated-drug-means-in-japan\">What \u201cDesignated Drug\u201d Means in Japan<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#why-japan-uses-the-designated-drug-system\">Why Japan Uses the \u201cDesignated Drug\u201d System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#government-concerns-about-cbn\">Government Concerns About CBN<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#possible-medical-exception\">Possible Medical Exception<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#impact-on-japans-cannabinoid-market\">Impact on Japan\u2019s Cannabinoid Market<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cbn-recommendations\">CBN Recommendations<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#a-href-https-amzn-to-4-ie-duj-i-kush-jp-couch-lock-a\">Kush JP &#8211; Couch Lock<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-href-https-amzn-to-3-jk-8-y-4-z-chill-monster-monster-caramel-cbn-cookie-a\">Chill Monster &#8211; Monster Caramel CBN Cookie<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-href-https-amzn-to-4864-ddp-feel-deeply-cbn-gummies-a\">Feel Deeply &#8211; CBN Gummies <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-happens-next\">What Happens Next<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udea8-update-march-19-2026-cbn-officially-designated\">\ud83d\udea8 Update (March 19, 2026): CBN Officially Designated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/stf\/seisakunitsuite\/bunya\/kenkou_iryou\/iyakuhin\/yakubuturanyou\/other\/CBN_shitei.html\">Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has officially <strong>designated CBN (cannabinol) as a \u201cdesignated drug.\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Enforcement date: June 1, 2026<\/strong><br>\u2022 After this date, <strong>manufacturing, importing, selling, possessing, and using CBN will be illegal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This confirms earlier guidance and means the timeline is now <strong>fully official<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Read below for what this means and what comes next.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-march-9-2026-ministry-issues-guidance-on-proposed-cbn-ban\"><strong>Update (March 9, 2026): Ministry Issues Guidance on Proposed CBN Ban<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/stf\/seisakunitsuite\/bunya\/kenkou_iryou\/iyakuhin\/yakubuturanyou\/index.html\">published additional guidance<\/a> regarding the proposed designation of CBN as a \u201cdesignated drug\u201d (\u6307\u5b9a\u85ac\u7269). According to the notice, if CBN is formally designated, the <strong>manufacturing, import, sale, possession, and use of CBN products would all be prohibited<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry also confirmed a tentative timeline for the regulation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promulgation of the revised ordinance:<\/strong> expected mid\u2013late March<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planned enforcement date:<\/strong> June 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement also outlines a very limited medical-use exception, requiring documentation from physicians and medical organizations for patients with serious conditions that cannot be treated by other means. Because the regulation has not yet been promulgated, the June 1 date remains a planned enforcement timeline rather than a finalized legal deadline. But it&#8217;s not looking good. I&#8217;ll post an update when there is another one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-the-june-1-date-appears\">Where the June 1 Date Appears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9645-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-897\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9645-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9645-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9645-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9645-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9645.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In the document released during the policy discussion, the ministry states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTo ensure time for public notification and preparation, the enforcement date will be set as June 1.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This suggests regulators plan to give businesses and consumers a short transition period before the rule takes effect. The consultation process reportedly collected around 900 public comments between October and December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-designated-drug-means-in-japan\">What \u201cDesignated Drug\u201d Means in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If CBN is formally designated as a designated drug (shitei yakubutsu, <strong>\u6307\u5b9a\u85ac\u7269<\/strong>), it would join a long list of substances restricted under Japan\u2019s Pharmaceutical Affairs framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practical terms, this typically means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retail sale becomes illegal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possession and use become illegal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import and manufacturing are prohibited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribution is restricted to highly controlled channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most recreational products disappear from the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan has used this classification repeatedly to control emerging cannabinoids and synthetic compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-japan-uses-the-designated-drug-system\">Why Japan Uses the \u201cDesignated Drug\u201d System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s designated drug system is designed to respond quickly to emerging substances that fall outside existing drug laws. Instead of waiting years to amend major legislation, regulators can add new compounds to a controlled list under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act. This approach has been used repeatedly over the past decade to restrict synthetic cannabinoids and other newly emerging substances. Once a compound is designated, businesses must immediately stop manufacturing, importing, or selling it in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For consumers, this usually means products disappear from the market almost overnight \u2014 even though the designation system itself primarily targets the supply chain rather than individual users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"government-concerns-about-cbn\">Government Concerns About CBN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In its response summary, the ministry explains that the designation system is used when a substance may pose psychotropic or health risks, even if full scientific data is still developing. Officials also rejected suggestions that CBN should be treated similarly to THC contamination limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, regulators argued that insufficient scientific data exists to establish safe thresholds, making full designation the preferred approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"possible-medical-exception\">Possible Medical Exception<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One notable detail in the document suggests a narrow exception could exist. The ministry indicated that individuals with serious illnesses lacking alternative treatments may be able to access CBN products under specific medical-use procedures. However, Japan\u2019s regulatory systems for such access are typically extremely strict, and it remains unclear how practical this pathway would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impact-on-japans-cannabinoid-market\">Impact on Japan\u2019s Cannabinoid Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CBN has become one of the most common cannabinoids sold legally in Japan, particularly in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sleep-focused vape cartridges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gummies and edible blends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CBD + CBN relaxation formulas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the proposed designation moves forward, these products could disappear from shelves almost overnight. For companies operating in Japan\u2019s cannabinoid industry, the June 1 timeline would represent a very short window to clear inventory or pivot to other cannabinoids. Still, some vendors have already begun offering sales on CBN products and developing CBN-free products with similar effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cbn-recommendations\"><strong>CBN Recommendations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the new law comes into effect, here&#8217;s what I like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-93703dc\" data-block-id=\"93703dc\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-59dee3a\" data-block-id=\"59dee3a\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-59dee3a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-59-dee-3-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-59-dee-3-a-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"star\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-star fa-w-18\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2167f7f\" id=\"a-href-https-amzn-to-4-ie-duj-i-kush-jp-couch-lock-a\" data-block-id=\"2167f7f\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ieDujI\">Kush JP &#8211; Couch Lock<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-b80cbcf\" data-block-id=\"b80cbcf\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-fa5ebd0\" data-block-id=\"fa5ebd0\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-fa5ebd0\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fa-5-ebd-0-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fa-5-ebd-0-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"star\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-star fa-w-18\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5966230\" id=\"a-href-https-amzn-to-3-jk-8-y-4-z-chill-monster-monster-caramel-cbn-cookie-a\" data-block-id=\"5966230\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JK8Y4z\">Chill Monster &#8211; Monster Caramel CBN Cookie<\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-4c5455c\" data-block-id=\"4c5455c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-d86d65a\" data-block-id=\"d86d65a\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-d86d65a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-d-86-d-65-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-d-86-d-65-a-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"star\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-star fa-w-18\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e37dc48\" id=\"a-href-https-amzn-to-4864-ddp-feel-deeply-cbn-gummies-a\" data-block-id=\"e37dc48\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4864ddp\">Feel Deeply &#8211; CBN Gummies<\/a> <\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-next\">What Happens Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the moment, this info reflects the <strong>government\u2019s response to public consultation<\/strong>, not the final ordinance itself. However, once Japan\u2019s health ministry reaches this stage of the process, policy changes often move quickly toward formal designation. If confirmed, <strong>June 1<\/strong> could become a significant turning point for Japan\u2019s cannabinoid market. For now, consumers and businesses alike will be watching closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in the meantime, get what you can while you can and stay legally lifted \ud83c\udf43 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will be updated if Japan\u2019s Ministry of Health releases additional details about the proposed CBN designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mutaishunsuke\">@mutaishunsuke<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Quick note:<\/strong>&nbsp;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>Japan\u2019s legal cannabinoid market may be facing a major shift. The one we&#8217;ve all been dreading. I know I&#8217;ve been posting about this a lot, but I want to keep you all up to date. 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Companies can still manufacture, sell, and distribute products containing cannabinol, and consumers can legally buy, possess, and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;FAQ\/Info&quot;","block_context":{"text":"FAQ\/Info","link":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/category\/faq-info\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/025a993c-4c3e-41d4-ab75-e98b9582d9f0-copy.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/025a993c-4c3e-41d4-ab75-e98b9582d9f0-copy.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/025a993c-4c3e-41d4-ab75-e98b9582d9f0-copy.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/025a993c-4c3e-41d4-ab75-e98b9582d9f0-copy.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1142,"url":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/how-to-get-a-medical-certificate-for-cbn-in-japan\/","url_meta":{"origin":894,"position":4},"title":"How to Get a Medical Certificate for CBN in Japan","author":"Mary Jane","date":"April 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"(\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u306e\u8a18\u4e8b\u306f\u4e0b\u307e\u3067\u30b9\u30af\u30ed\u30fc\u30eb\u3057\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044) CBN is being banned in Japan\u2026 but there\u2019s one small exception.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve been following along, you already know that Japan is officially banning CBN starting June 1, 2026. Not \u201ckind of restricted,\u201d not \u201charder to get\u201d but fully designated as a specified drug by the Ministry of Health,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lifestyle&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lifestyle","link":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/category\/lifestyle\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b354da4f-cda8-44d1-979e-09b041fa3bbf.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b354da4f-cda8-44d1-979e-09b041fa3bbf.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b354da4f-cda8-44d1-979e-09b041fa3bbf.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/b354da4f-cda8-44d1-979e-09b041fa3bbf.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1083,"url":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/cbn-in-japan-is-ending-kush-jps-final-sale-starts-tomorrow-up-to-30-off\/","url_meta":{"origin":894,"position":5},"title":"CBN in Japan Is Ending \u2014 Kush JP\u2019s Final Sale Starts Today (Up to 30% Off)","author":"Mary Jane","date":"April 8, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Well\u2026 this is really it for CBN in Japan. And the final sales are coming. With Japan\u2019s legal changes approaching, CBN products are officially being phased out and Kush JP has launched their final CBN sale. Starting April 8, all CBN-containing products are now 20\u201330% off. But here\u2019s the key\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFSnx9na8AEmk8d.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFSnx9na8AEmk8d.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFSnx9na8AEmk8d.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HFSnx9na8AEmk8d.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=894"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1102,"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/894\/revisions\/1102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maryjaneinjapan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}