# Asabis Inc.

> Asabis Inc. (Asabis株式会社) is a Japanese company building infrastructure for the CBD and hemp industry.

- Website: https://asabis.co.jp
- About: https://asabis.co.jp/ja/about
- Full documentation: https://asabis.co.jp/llms-full.txt

## Company Overview

Asabis Inc. (Asabis株式会社) is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in August 2021 by CEO Ryota "Roger" Nakazawa (中澤 亮太). The company builds media, community, and platform infrastructure to empower every player in the hemp and cannabinoid industry.

- Industry: CBD / Hemp / Cannabinoid
- Business model: B2B industry infrastructure provider
- Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Founded: August 2021
- CEO: Ryota "Roger" Nakazawa (中澤 亮太)

## Mission

Building infrastructure through media, community, and platforms to empower every player in the hemp and cannabinoid industry.

## Vision

Bridging Japan and the global hemp industry, contributing to industry-wide growth, well-being, and a sustainable society.

## Services

Asabis operates three pillars of services: Community, Media, and Platform.

### Community

- Events: CBD/hemp exhibitions, seminars, and networking events (https://cbdbu.peatix.com/)
- Forum: Online discussion forum for industry professionals (https://forum.cbdbu.jp/)
- Open Chat: LINE-based casual information sharing and networking

### Media

- CBDBU Media: Comprehensive CBD/hemp news, interviews, and reviews (https://cbdbu.jp/)
- CBD Calendar: Industry event and campaign calendar (https://calendar.cbdbu.jp/)
- CBD Directory: 300+ brand/company searchable directory (https://directory.cbdbu.jp/)
- CBD White Paper: Industry market trends and regulation reports (https://project.cbdbu.jp/white-paper)

### Platform

- JIHE (Japan International Hemp Expo): Japan's largest international hemp exposition (https://jihe.asabis.co.jp/)
- ASA WORKS: Vertically integrated B2B platform for hemp/CBD businesses — marketing tools, AI solutions, and service development infrastructure
- AI Budtender: AI-powered CBD/cannabinoid consultation service
- AHEP (Asia Hemp Entrepreneur Program): Japan-Asia hemp business partnership program (https://project.cbdbu.jp/ahep)

## Key Facts

- 300+ brands listed on platform
- 5,000+ community members
- 50+ events organized
- Operating in 3 countries (Japan, Thailand, USA)
- CEO testified as expert witness at Japan's House of Representatives regarding cannabis law reform (2023)
- Secretary General of JCF (Japan Cannabis Forum)

## Contact

- Email: info@asabis.co.jp
- Phone: 050-1807-0373
- Address: 2F Kuwano Bldg, 6-23-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
- Website: https://asabis.co.jp