Industrial hemp of Hokkaido -the challenge towards a future-
Cultivation license
Japanese hemp farm
The Cannabis Control Law was enacted by the U.S. occupation period in 1948
after the World War U. The demand of hemps was almost lost by the spread
of synthetic fiber. Now, the hemp is used only as traditional materials of Japan.
Fig.1 Traditional hemp application of Japan
Cannabis Control Act ; Act No.124 of July 10, 1948 Article 1 The term "Cannabis" as used in this Act means the cannabis plant (Cannabis Sativa L.) and its products; provided, however, that the grown stalk of the cannabis plant and its products (excluding resin.) and the seed of cannabis plant and its products are excluded. |
Fig.3 Japanese regurations for hemp
It dose not matter whether the plant contains THC, the law regulates depending
on the parts of the plant.
A prefectural governor's license "Cannabis Handler" is required
for cultivation of Hemp.
Year | Area | "Cannabis Handler" | |
Farmer "Cannabis Cultivator" |
Researcher "Cannabis Researcher" |
||
2014 | 5.9ha | 36 people | 388 people |
Original task of Hokkaido
1) Reservation of the variety of low-THC or non-THC
2) Establishment of THC testing organization
3) Operation of large-scale test growing
4) Cooperation with food products, construction company, etc. which want to use an industrial hemp
5) Operation reformation of the Cannabis Control Law of Hokkaido agency
6) Survey of a wild nature hemp (only implemented in the 1970s)
7) The common knowledge and the understanding to that of the Hokkaido people, especially farmers