· Japan
Japan passes the Cannabis Control Act
Hemp had been an everyday crop in Japan for centuries. Under the American occupation, a new law banned possession and made growing subject to a licence, which was kept mainly for farmers supplying fibre for ropes and shrines.
Index score
983−95 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 0 | −8 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Japan's scores have changed again since.