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International Hemp Business Meeting in Tokyo

On November 13, 2025, the Thai Embassy in Tokyo will host the International Business Meeting titled "Response to Japan's New Regulations on International Hemp." This event marks the beginning of the "Year One of the Hemp Industry" in Japan and features leaders from government and industry across Asia, the U.S., and Europe.

The primary focus of the meeting will be on adapting international business practices to comply with the new hemp and CBD regulations that have been incrementally implemented in Japan. Notable figures such as the Deputy Director General of the Thai Ministry of Public Health, the Commercial Attaché, and representatives from the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) will engage in discussions that include the latest updates on regulations and concrete pathways for international cooperation.

Context of the Meeting

This event serves as the kickoff for the International Hemp Expo (JIHE 2025), the largest hemp industry exhibition in Japan, to be held at Shinjuku LUMINE 0 on November 14-15, 2025, featuring over 120 domestic and international exhibitors. The gathering at the embassy is expected to set the tone for a significant momentum in international business related to hemp, paving the way for collaborations at JIHE 2025.

Ryota Nakazawa, President of Asabis Co., which organizes JIHE 2025, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in navigating regulatory challenges in the CBN sector. He expressed hope that this meeting will establish strong partnerships between Japanese businesses and leaders from countries like Thailand to deliver safe and high-quality products to the market. The subsequent expo will provide further opportunities for learning and discussion on these critical topics.

Event Details

• - Event Name: International Business Meeting - Response to Japan's New Regulations on International Hemp
• - Date and Time: November 13, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:45 PM
• - Location: Consular Section of the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo (3-14-6 Kamiyama, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
• - Organizers: Asian International Hemp Federation (AIHF), Thai Industrial Hemp Business Association (TiHTA)
• - Supported by: Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo
• - Collaboration: CannSociety, Asabis Co., JIHE
• - Participation Fee: Free (targeted at businesses and individuals interested in the industry)
• - Language: Japanese and English (AI translation tools will be utilized)

Registration Links

• - Japanese: Registration
• - English: Registration

Main Agenda Highlights

• - Keynote Speech: "New Cannabis and Hemp Regulations in Thailand: Pathway to Cross-Border Commercialization"

- Speaker: Deputy Director of the Thai Ministry of Public Health

• - Seminars: Discussions on topics such as hemp cultivation in Thailand and responses to Japan's new CBD regulations by the Thai Industrial Hemp Business Association (TIHTA).
• - Panel Discussion: Addressing the introduction of Thai herbal wellness products into Japanese wellness shops.
• - Business Matching Sessions: Opportunity for networking and collaboration amongst attendees.

Future Events and Opportunities

Following this meeting, the JIHE 2025 will be a landmark event symbolizing Japan's "Year One of Hemp Industry". It will present new products, services, and will include sessions focused on the CBN regulatory discussions. This major exhibition will provide a platform for vital conversations about the healthy development of the hemp industry.

JIHE 2025 Event Overview

• - Event Name: Japan International Hemp Expo (JIHE) 2025
• - Date:

- November 14 (Business Day) 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- November 15 (Community Day) 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• - Venue: LUMINE 0, New Shinjuku 5F
• - Organizers: Asabis Co., GREEN ZONE JAPAN
• - Participation Fee: Free (fees may apply for JIHE Forum and networking events)
• - Registration: JIHE Registration
• - Official Website: JIHE 2025 Official Site