International Business Meeting "Adapting International Hemp to Japan's New Regulations" @Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo
We are pleased to announce the International Business Meeting "Adapting International Hemp to Japan's New Regulations," to be held at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo. This event will focus on how to ensure compliance and further develop the international hemp and CBD product business in light of Japan's new regulations, which have been incrementally implemented from last year to this year.
The purpose of this event is to bring together stakeholders from Thailand, a leader in Asia's hemp industry; the United States, the world's largest market; European countries implementing advanced initiatives; and Japan, where a new market environment is emerging following legal revisions. Participants will share knowledge and create new business opportunities. Key officials from the Royal Thai Government and executives from industry associations in various countries will take the stage to engage in deep discussions, covering everything from the latest regulatory information to specific pathways for international cooperation.
We invite you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to build future-oriented international partnerships under the important theme of Japan's new regulations.
This event is held in collaboration as a community event for the Japan International Hemp Exhibition: JIHE 2025.
【Recommended for the following individuals】
Individuals in the CBD/Hemp-related business
Those interested in developing international hemp business
Those interested in the CBD/hemp business in Thailand or the US, or in collaborating with local businesses
Those interested in introducing Thai herbal wellness products to the Japanese market
Those considering investment, new ventures, or partnerships in the CBD/hemp-related business
【Event Details】
Date & Time: November 13, 2025 (Thursday) 13:30-16:30
Location: Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo (3-14-6 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021)
Fee: Free
Target Audience: Business operators, Those interested in the business
Capacity: Approx. 70 people
Language: Japanese/English (AI translation tools may be used as needed)
How to Register: Please register through this Peatix page. ID verification will be required upon entry to the embassy, so please register using your own name.
Organizers: AIHF - Asia International Hemp Federation, TiHTA - Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association
Supported by: Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo
Cooperators: CannSociety, Asabis Inc., Japan International Hemp Exhibition (JIHE)
【Agenda】
13:30 – Opening Theme: Adapting International Hemp to Japan's New Regulations
13:30 – Welcome Remarks and Seminar "International Cooperation in Promoting the Hemp Industry"
Speaker: Office of the Minister Counsellor (Industrial Affairs)
13:40 – Welcome Remarks and Seminar "Exporting Thai Hemp & CBD Products to Japan"
Speaker: Office of the Minister Counsellor (Commercial Affairs)
13:50 – Keynote Speech "Thailand's New Cannabis & Hemp Regulations: A Path to International Cross-Border Commercialization"
Speaker: Deputy Director-General, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
14:00 – Seminar "Thai Hemp Cultivation and CBD Compliance with Japan's New Regulations / Support for AIHF Country Chapter Activities at JIHE 2025"
Speaker: Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association (TiHTA)
14:15 – Seminar "Direction of Japan's Hemp Industry Under New Regulations Announcement of Japan's AIHF Membership Hosting AIHF Country Chapter Activities at JIHE 2025"
Speaker: Asabis Inc.
14:30 – Seminar "Current Status and Outlook of the US Hemp Industry: Opportunities for International Cooperation"
Speaker: National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC)
14:45 – Panel Discussion "Introducing Thai Herbal Wellness Products to Thai Massage and Wellness Shops in Japan"
Panelists: Deputy Director-General, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine; Representative of Thai Herbal Wellness Products; Japan-based Importer; President, International Thai Massage Association in Japan
15:15 – MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) Signing Ceremony "Cooperation on Distribution of Thai Herbal Wellness Products to Thai Massage and Wellness Shops in Japan"
15:25 – Open Discussion / Q&A
15:45 – Presentation of Appreciation Plaques
15:50 – Group Photo Session
16:00 – Business Matching Session
16:30 – Closing
The program is subject to change as deemed appropriate.
=== 【Handling of Personal Information】 ===
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Items of Personal Information: Affiliation, Job Title, Name, Email Address
Purpose of Use: For event attendance management and operation, as well as for future marketing and public relations activities.
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