· Japan
Japan makes cannabis use a crime
Japan used to punish possession but not use. Amendments in force from 12 December moved cannabis under the narcotics law, made use itself an offence and raised the maximum for possession from five to seven years in prison. The same reform allowed cannabis-derived medicines.
Index score
32−1 point
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Japan's current scores.