Marijuana and Hemp in Ancient Japan

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The History of Marijuana and Hemp in Japan. Marijuana and hemp laws in Japan are quite stringent. You could be served with a 5-year jail term if you

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Religion in Japan: Politics to Nothingness to Everything

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Japanese Religion: It’s Different Here! What exactly is happening spiritually in Japan? Is there something that we Westerners can learn from Japan? As I have for at least

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Tanabata Festival: Star Lovers, Looms & Better Handwriting

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What is the Tanabata Festival? Stars that Meet Once a Year, Looms that make God Protect Rice Fields and Men… They Want Better Handwriting! Seems like enough to

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