Import and Sales of Functional Food Ingredients (CBD)
Japan possesses a traditional culture surrounding hemp, ranging from the consumption of hemp seeds to the use of hemp fibres for shimenawa (sacred ropes) at Shinto shrines. It is estimated that there were 37,000 hemp farmers in Japan in 1954.
Following the war, the enactment of the Cannabis Control Act prohibited the possession of cannabis and its use in pharmaceuticals, leading to widespread concern regarding its dangers as a narcotic. However, following a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016, interpretations regarding its functionality and safety began to be reviewed, leading to a wave of legalisation across the globe.
In 2023, the Cannabis Control Act was amended in Japan. Currently, the legal use of cannabis products as food and medicine, as well as cultivation under licence, is permitted.
In strict compliance with regulations set by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and food quarantine stations, we import and sell CBD raw materials sourced from manufacturers in Oregon, USA.
tokyo mooon Through our brand ‘tokyo mooon’, we provide the following services to corporations and individuals engaged in the CBD business:
- Access to specialist articles and newsletters
- Purchase of raw materials and products
- Consultation on product development (OEM)
Export of Japanese Food Products (Cross-border E-commerce)
We operate a cross-border e-commerce business focusing on Japanese foods and food ingredients, selling to overseas markets (specifically the UK and the EU) via Amazon.
Our business involves exporting Japanese food products to the UK and EU markets through cross-border e-commerce, and we have established stores on Amazon in both the UK and Germany.
We are keen to collaborate with brands interested in exporting and selling their products abroad and are currently seeking partners.