1. What is CBD White Paper 2025?

Overview

• Survey Period: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – Saturday, April 5, 2025

• Organizers: CBD Library (Wellness Kit Co., Ltd.), CBD Club (Asabis Inc.), CANNABIS INSIGHT (SETODEZA LLC)

• Survey Targets: CBD brands / CBD shops / New entrants & withdrawing businesses (including media and import/export businesses) / Domestic & international related news

• Survey Method: Web questionnaire / Online research / Hearing interviews

• Survey Responses: CBD Shops (Targeted 549 companies, 26 companies responded representing 396 stores), CBD Brands (Targeted 345 companies, 28 companies responded)

• Publication: "Japan CBD White Paper 2025" (Total 107 pages)

Contents

Table of Contents / Document Structure

Sample Report

Target Audience

• CBD brands / Manufacturers / Distribution, sales, and import businesses

• Marketers and PR personnel involved in advertising claims, compliance with pharmaceutical and related laws, and PR strategy design.

• Researchers, educational institutions, and government officials analyzing consumer behavior and social perception.

• Individuals involved in policy design and regulatory review concerning CBD.

• Media and press personnel, for understanding the industry structure and as reporting material.

Publication Date

How to Obtain/Purchase

2. Production Committee

CBD Library (Operated by: Wellness Kit Co., Ltd.)

Operates a nationwide CBD shop search site (featuring 1,360 stores) and the online select shop "CBD Library.”

URL：https://cbd-library.com/、https://store.cbd-library.com

CBD Club（Operated by: Asabis, Inc）

As one of Japan's largest communities related to CBD and hemp, it provides information dissemination, holds events for businesses and consumers, and offers advisory services.

URL：https://cbdbu.jp/、https://asabis.co.jp/

 

CANNABIS INSIGHT (Operated by: SETODEZA LLC)

"CANNABIS INSIGHT" is a business and economic information media outlet focusing on cannabis and CBD. It updates global cannabis/CBD news and business information for CBD businesses and professionals.

URL：https://cannabisinsight.jp/

3. Related Press Releases

In English

In Japanese

4. Disclaimers and Precautions

Disclaimers

• The content of this material, "Japan CBD White Paper 2025," is intended to provide information as general guidelines and does not guarantee legal, medical, or scientific accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.

• The data and analysis presented in this material are based on questionnaires, research, and knowledge gathered by the Japan CBD White Paper Production Committee (CBD Library, CBD Club, CANNABIS INSIGHT) as of April 2025. However, due to changes in regulations, technological advancements, market environment shifts, etc., it may not necessarily remain applicable to all situations in the future.

• The CBD White Paper Production Committee and related parties bear no responsibility whatsoever for the results of decisions made based on this material. For specific advice or support regarding decision-making, please contact the CBD White Paper Production Committee desk directly.

Precautions

• "Japan CBD White Paper 2025" contains information exclusive to purchasers.

• Sharing with, reprinting for, redistributing to, or publishing for third parties without permission is strictly prohibited.

• In case of unauthorized use, such as unpermitted sharing, we may claim damages or seek penalties.

5. Inquiries