December, 2017– It was raining lightly and the temperature was 18℃ when I arrived at Ishigaki Island- one of Japan’s most southwestern islands that’s famous for its nature and tropical weather. I was there to meet a former actress and pioneer of Japanese cannabis activism, Saya Takagi, to learn more about cannabis in Japan. Of course, cannabis has been used for millennia around the world, so it’s always good to see how different cultures feel about cannabis. Japan has a … Continue reading Pioneer Japanese cannabis activist Saya Takagi on running for office, getting arrested & more