CBD White Paper 2026 Announced: Recruitment of Research Collaborators and Partner Companies Begins April 20

"CBDBU," operated by Asabis Inc., has decided to produce "CBD White Paper 2026," an annual report on Japan's CBD and hemp industry, as a joint project with "CBD Library" and "CANNABIS INSIGHT." Recruitment of research collaborators and partner companies began on April 20, 2026 (Hemp Day).

■ About "CBD White Paper 2026"

The "CBD White Paper" is an annual industry report summarizing market trends, regulations, and developments in Japan's CBD/hemp industry. The 2026 edition is scheduled for release in August 2026. Against the backdrop of the first amendment to the Cannabis Control Act in 75 years and the market's growth, the content is significantly expanded from the previous edition.

■ New Initiatives in the 2026 Edition

1. Expanded research scope to the entire hemp industry — covering the broader hemp industry, not limited to CBD.
2. Introduction of an industry-first AI interview system
3. Addition of consumer surveys
4. Free release of key data

■ Recruitment

Recruitment of research collaborators and partner companies began on April 20, 2026 (Hemp Day). Please see the press release for details.