The COVID-19 pandemic has swiftly propelled the world towards the rise of far-right governments and a growing anti-globalist sentiment. Nations such as Italy, France, Hungary, the United States, and the United Kingdom have increasingly adopted far-right policies, embracing anti-globalism and reinforcing the resurgence of the nation-state. Meanwhile, Japan remains entrenched in a prolonged period of stagnation, unable to overcome the combined effects of post-war dismantling of its traditional conservative values and the enduring influence of globalization. The dismantling of traditional conservatism in the post-war era, coupled with the pervasive influence of globalization, has left a lasting impact on Japan's societal framework. In the aftermath of World War II, Japan's distinctive spiritual and cultural identity faced a severe crisis due to…
The Choice to Abandon Material Society: The Miracle of Akinori Kimura and the Teachings of Nature At the age of 35, Akinori Kimura experienced an extraordinary event during a night weighed down by the burdens of his agricultural struggles and material difficulties. As he made his way home, his weary mind overwhelmed by the day’s challenges, two small figures emerged from the shadows. They appeared to be no taller than elementary school children, with abnormally large heads and eyes that occupied half of their faces—an unsettling sight. A gentle, reassuring voice echoed in Kimura’s mind: "Do not worry, we mean you no harm." The voice, genderless and calm, gradually eased his fear, yet he left the encounter still enshrouded in…
To my fellow cannabis supporters worldwide: the battle is far from over. A significant event in 2016 led to the widespread recognition of medical marijuana throughout Japan. This occurred when actress Saya Takagi decided to run in the House of Councillors election in May. Saya Takagi is regarded as one of Japan's most prominent actresses. Saya Takagi starred in the immensely popular detective drama "Aibou," which has since been turned into a movie. In the series, she played a crucial role as the wife of the main character, cementing her place in one of Japan's most beloved TV dramas. Outside of her acting career, Saya Takagi is passionate about nature and works as a dolphin therapist in Hawaii, helping people…
Protecting Japan's lost food and health Point 1 Food and Health Realization of food that is not dependent on chemical substances Promoting organic food For school lunches Locally produced Organic foods! The effects of pesticides on children's health Developmental disorders ADHD autism Childhood Cancer asthma Allergic diseases Diabetes Hormonal abnormalities Weakened immune system Neuropathy Promoting the use of local agricultural products Food education and support for local agriculture Point 2 Environmental Conservation Chemical fertilizer farming methods continued since the postwar period If things continue like this, Japan's soil will be destroyed in 60 years For the Future of Japan Chemical-free agriculture If the soil changes The water and air change! Many children have atopic allergies Pesticides and insecticides are the…
Political Party Calls for Cannabis Legalization: A Step Toward a More Progressive Future Sanseito regards cannabis not simply as a plant, but as a symbol of Japanese tradition and spiritual culture, and aims to restore it to its former glory. We propose the following policies to reconsider the suppression of hemp culture under the postwar occupation policy and the economic vested interests of the oil industry, and to realize true independence for Japan, free from information restrictions. Point 1 Revitalizing the Japanese economy Cannabis legalization and market entry The global cannabis market size in 2022 is estimated to be around 600 billion yen By 2030 Approximately 58 trillion yen is predicted to reach ※fortunebusinessinsights.com Securing new tax revenue We will…
Neonicotinoid pesticides are chemicals designed to target the nervous systems of crop-damaging insects, effectively eliminating pests. These synthetic compounds, derived from nicotine, were introduced in the 1990s. Neonicotinoid pesticides are frequently applied directly to crop seeds or leaves, or incorporated into the soil, where they are absorbed. Due to their long-lasting effects, they have been favored by farmers. However, their high persistence has become a major issue, as these pesticides can have severe consequences not only for crops but also for the surrounding environment and ecosystems. Of particular concern is the harmful impact they have on critical pollinators, such as honeybees, which could trigger wider ecological disruptions. The Grave Effects of Neonicotinoid Pesticides on Human Health As concerns about the…
Calvin Broadus entered the world on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California. His father, a Vietnam War veteran decorated for bravery, left his mother before Calvin's birth, leaving him to be raised by his mother alone. She lovingly nicknamed him "Snoop," as he reminded her of the cartoon dog, Snoopy. Snoop’s grandfather worked tirelessly to steer him clear of gang life, but after his grandfather’s death when Snoop was 13, he stopped going to church. He joined a local American football team, which strengthened his friendships, yet as more and more of his friends drifted into gang life, he followed suit. By 15, he had become a drug dealer and was increasingly entangled in a world of violence and…
Cannabis Chronicles - Return Edition - Special Room “Wait, what?” “Me?” “(Why me?)” “If you’re dressed like that, it’s kind of a red flag, right? (laughs)” Next thing I know, I’m being taken to the separate room, and they’re thoroughly searching my bag. I had just come back from enjoying a trip abroad, thinking I could breeze through customs, but now I’m facing unnecessary scrutiny. Note to self: be more mindful of my appearance. Sure, a T-shirt isn’t illegal, and I didn’t bring anything that would get me in trouble, but still... After a lengthy and thorough check, I was finally let go with a polite, “Thank you for your cooperation.” It took a lot longer than usual, and even…
Cannabis Chronicles - Return Edition - Halfway Smoker “Hmm?” Oh no, it's over… Beware of Halfway Smoker! What just came out of my chest pocket? An old joint. Yep, completely out of luck. Thank you, customs officers and police, for not finding it. And thank you, pup, for not sitting right in front of me. I’m really shocked. If it had been discovered, I could have been detained for 21 days, and then my company would find out, and I’d probably get fired. If it made the news, it would become a hot topic back home, and my family and relatives would look at me with disdain. Just having a half-smoked joint would have turned me into a major criminal.…
Cannabis Chronicles - Return Edition Nikogumi-kun drop... oh... Wait, is this gummy infused with THC? I completely forgot about that—just like that time in Thailand. What?! Is this smuggling? Seriously?! No way! Just two gummies, and my life could be ruined? That’s absurd! I can’t believe I didn’t get caught. If they had brought in a dog, I would’ve been done for. I’m honestly thanking the gods right now. But hold on… what if I’m being watched? “Welcome!” Wait, calm down. I’m fine. Yeah… what if there’s a camera hidden somewhere? I need to stay cool. I’ve heard that thinking negatively can attract bad things, so I should accept this calmly. I remember these were super sweet grape-flavored gummies. There’s…
Terminal care and pain management. The pain experienced by terminal patients is not just physical; it is often accompanied by emotional stress and anxiety. Conventional painkillers are frequently insufficient for managing this multidimensional pain, and their continued use can lead to side effects such as loss of appetite, constipation, and mental confusion. THC, the active compound in cannabis, not only suppresses pain transmission but also affects the brain's reward system, potentially altering the way patients respond to pain. Cannabinoids have proven effective in managing chronic pain. Studies have shown that cannabinoids provide pain relief comparable to opioid medications, with fewer side effects, allowing for a reduction in opioid use. Moreover, cannabis plays a significant role in maintaining mental health. Anxiety…
Cannabis and PTSD A new perspective on healing emotional wounds The connection between cannabis and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant topic, especially in the context of the unique circumstances of war. The extreme experiences of fear, violence, and the loss of comrades on the battlefield can leave deep psychological scars on soldiers, often resulting in long-term effects on their lives. PTSD manifests as a reaction to these traumatic events, leading to a range of symptoms including re-experiencing the trauma, avoidance, emotional numbness, and hyperarousal. These symptoms can severely disrupt the patient's daily life and contribute to heightened psychological distress. Researchers are focusing on the components of cannabis to explore its therapeutic effects on PTSD. In particular, two primary…
Global Medical Cannabis The Cutting Edge of KnowledgeThe Intersection of Science and Politics The World's Intellect Speaks. Cannabis is the most evidence-based plant that is illegal worldwide. So, why is that?Is the world legally restricting the use of cannabis? "All problems stem from a lack of knowledge."Moreover, those who create the rules often lack sufficient knowledge. Such individuals should not be involved in decision-making. This serves as a warning. Decisions made by politicians that are not based on the latest scientific evidence have turned into a bias against the national interest.We must reclaim the decision-making authority from the political arena and restore it to scientists and the medical community. Everything begins with a lack of knowledge. In modern society, the…
Fight for our planet! 66% of Earth's land surface is at risk of desertification "Why did the Earth end up like this?" This is because world leaders are running away from the truth and have a very poor understanding of the planet's environment!! The progression of desertification Currently, approximately 66% of the Earth's land surface is at risk of desertification.Desertification is progressing rapidly while the world's population continues to grow.Desertification means the loss of the farmland that supports our lives.Two-thirds of the world is desertified,and by 2050, one billion people will become refugees due to desertification.Destruction that will affect the entire planet is right before our eyes.According to the United Nations, the Earth's topsoil will be completely lost within 60…
Fighting the Deep State - A practical message of support from Japan, fighting together - Cannabis is unity and fusion - And a symbol for the future Image courtesy of CNN Taking back marijuana means taking back the world from the DS Trump faces not just a political foe, but a serious threat that could affect the fate of the world. "Destroy the Deep State" March 21, 2023https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcMVdh915AE The Final Battle Against the Deep State "This is the final battle with the Deep State" (Trump) The "Deep State" has long been considered an urban legend, but the world is beginning to realize that it is real. "The biggest imminent threat" suggests the sense of tension in the current political situation…
Although the judicial elite should uphold the rule of law in a fair manner, in reality they function as part of the deep state. The judiciary should follow the law and protect the interests of the people, but in reality they distort the law to protect certain political agendas and vested interests. In particular, large political donations and lobbying have a significant influence on the judiciary, and laws are being developed to favor certain elites and corporations. This injustice undermines the basic principles of democracy and results in the suppression of the voice of the people. It is necessary to reform the corrupt judicial system and restore a truly fair rule of law. Exposing the corruption of the justice system…
The Deep State refers to the elite of bureaucrats and business who wield influence behind the scenes of the government and are deeply involved in agricultural policy. The oil and chemical industries, especially DuPont, play an important role in this regard. Their aim is to establish political and economic dominance by controlling agricultural production through chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and seed technology, and by controlling the food supply. The oil industry is involved in agriculture through the supply of petroleum products, which are the raw materials for chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and dominates the market by strengthening agriculture's dependence on oil. The chemical industry increases short-term yields through the spread of agricultural chemicals, but at the same time causes soil degradation…
The Deep State is a concept that refers to a hidden power structure that exists separately from the overt government and public institutions and influences important policy decisions of the nation. It refers to a situation in which political or military organizations, bureaucracies, intelligence agencies, and the financial world are secretly connected and are believed to exercise power beyond the general public and the public decision-making process. The concept of the deep state is said to have originated in Turkey, where it arose from the influence of the country's military, intelligence agencies and secret nationalist organisations between the 1960s and 1990s. The term has come to be used in the context of concern over the existence of hidden forces that…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory The Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident that occurred in 1986 was one of the worst nuclear disasters in human history, and its impacts caused enormous damage to the environment and people's lives. In particular, radioactive materials spread over a wide area, seriously contaminating the soil and water quality in the surrounding areas, and the impacts continue to this day. Purification of contaminated soil has been an issue for decades since the accident, but traditional physical and chemical methods alone often do not produce sufficient results. In response to this, a soil purification technology using plants called "phytoremediation" that utilizes the power of nature has attracted attention. Among these, hemp has the ability to grow rapidly and…
NESARA's Inception, Philosophy and Objectives NESARA (National Economic Security and Reformation Act) and GESARA (Global Economic Security and Reformation Act) are proposed economic stability and justice reform program. NESARA was proposed in the 1990s to address economic problems within the United States. Its goal is to eliminate economic inequality and corruption through debt forgiveness, tax reform, greater transparency in the government and banking system, and the introduction of a gold standard. GESARA is an extension of that U.S. domestic reform to a global scale, with the goal of nations around the world working together to promote similar reforms. Specifically, it includes international debt forgiveness, equitable distribution of resources, exposure of secret societies, and the creation of a fairer economic system.…
there's no time to wait now Rebuilding from Tokyo Bureau of Policy Planning, Tokyo Metropolitan Government As stated in the "Future Tokyo" Strategy 2024 issued by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in January 2024, the issues that have been postponed are "no longer awaited. However, these are not only issues that have been postponed by the national government, but also issues that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been putting off for years. The strength of the capital city of Tokyo is its ability to make the most of its potential, to take the initiative without placing the responsibility on the national government, and to move the nation and the world in the opposite direction. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has approximately 25,000…
The law may take a person's life. If the law takes away a life that could have been saved.... There are lives in front of us that can be saved. We have the means to save them. We want to do everything we can without reason. What we can do now. Save Ai! CBD is a lifeline. We want to protect love and smiles." https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gcZBBnhnAes&feature=youtu.be#Hello, my name is Daishi Tokuyama. This child is Ai Tokuyama. Ai has a serious congenital disability. She was told she might not live to be 3 years old, but at the age of 2 years and 9 months, she started using CBD and it saved her life. She was in and out of the hospital…
The 2024 Tokyo governor election policy recommendations Negative legacy? Solar panel mandates See " Marijuana in Tokyo." It is predicted that by 2050, 70% of Tokyo's residential buildings, and 50% overall, will be replaced by new construction. Against this backdrop, the Koike administration, in its second term, plans to implement a system that will require new buildings to install solar panels, insulation, and energy conservation starting in April 2025. This is a policy aimed at achieving a "carbon half," a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in Tokyo by 2030, but some are opposed to the mandate on the grounds that it will lead to involvement in genocide, such as forced labor in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region where many…
In order to promote the health of each and every resident of Tokyo by collecting and consuming hemp seeds, which are attracting attention as a superfood, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will issue a Type 1 hemp seed cultivator's license approved by the prefectural governor, and promote health through the development of a social environment that supports the efforts of Tokyo residents. The Tokyo Hemp Fruit Special Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Zone") will continue to promote the "Tokyo Metropolitan Health Promotion Plan 21 (Third Phase)" (Plan period: from FY2024 to FY2035) (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan") as a "prefectural health promotion plan" based on the Health Promotion Law established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in March 2024.…
~Plastic pollution limits the oceans~. Oceans of Plastic - 8 million tons of plastic are flowing into the oceans every year and there are already 150 million tons of plastic in the ocean, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reported in June 2018. Such plastic waste is having a significant impact on the ecosystem. The greatest advantage of nylon (a type of plastic) and other fish nets derived from petroleum is that they do not decompose in the water. However, this advantage is the biggest cause of environmental destruction. In particular, "microplastics" and "ghost nets" (waste nets) are major global problems. Ghost nets from over 4.6 million commercial fishing vessels worldwide are estimated to account for 46% to 70% of…
Why "Medical Use of Marijuana" is Accelerating Worldwide - Takao Yaguchi Official Web Site In his autobiographical manga "Boku no Tezuka Osamu" (My Osamu Tezuka), Takao Yaguchi, famous for "Tsurikichi Sanpei," describes the use of marijuana as a folk remedy. Although the fact that the manga depicts marijuana use does not necessarily mean that there is evidence for its use, his personal experience may serve as one form of evidence. When Takao Yaguchi's mother became ill with heat stroke, she squeezed hemp leaves grown for fiber and gave them to him to drink, recalling that "the leaf juice at that time may have had the effect of relieving pain and cramps," and "in other words, my village ancestors knew the…
Saya Takagi, an actress, ran for the House of Councillors election in 2016, calling for the "legalization of medical marijuana." Although she was unsuccessful in her campaign because the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) believes that "the term 'medical marijuana' does not exist," she said, "I would like to appeal for the promotion of medical marijuana. Japanese laws are strict, and it is misunderstood as a narcotic drug. The term "medical marijuana" has been widely spread by her appealing that "medical marijuana is used all over the world, but in our country, even research is strict," and "if what is proven overseas is true, what is being done in our country may also lead to human rights violations.…
In the Edo period (1603-1867), marijuana was known as one of the "three herbs" along with indigo and safflower, and was cultivated throughout Japan as a useful crop. For example, from Chapter 1 (Lesson 1) of the "Elementary School Readers' Book for Senior High School Students, Vol. 2," published in 1897, it is written that Amaterasu Omikami wove the loom himself and that Emperor Jimmu sent Amatomikoto to Shikoku and Tōgoku to plant hemp and kozo (paper mulberry trees). The second chapter, "Hemp and Kozo," describes hemp as a plant, how it is grown, and its products, such as mosquito nets. Children in those days learned about marijuana in school and had more knowledge than we have today. Many children…
*Extracted from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "On the enactment of the Law for Amending the Law for Control of Marijuana and the Law for Control of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances. On December 13, 2023, a law was promulgated to partially revise the Marijuana Control Law and the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law, dividing the existing "marijuana cultivator's license" into a "Type 1 marijuana cultivator's license" issued by the prefectural governor and a "Type 2 marijuana cultivator's license" issued by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare. The Type I license is valid for three years, while the Type II license is valid for one year. However, due to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's policy change…
Textile Product Quality Labeling Regulations, Appendix Table 6 (related to Article 6) In Japan today, marijuana is not hemp. The Household Goods Quality Labeling Law enacted in 1961 designates ramie and flax (flax/linen) as "hemp," and hemp itself, the original hemp, cannot be labeled as "hemp. %と表示のある服は100% as 100 hemp is not %と表示のある服は100% hemp, but ramie and flax (flax/linen). Cannabis had been designated as an undesignated fiber. Even after partial revision, the situation remains the same, and labels such as "plant fiber (hemp)" and "plant fiber (cannabis)" must be used. If not only the Marijuana Control Law but also the Household Goods Quality Labeling Law is not revised, it would be a disservice to marijuana, which has supported Japan's culture…
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