Japan Hemp Association Announces 5th Academic Symposium

The Japan Hemp Association (Minato-ku, Tokyo), led by Hitoshi Sato, Ph.D., visiting professor at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shizuoka Prefectural University, will hold its '5th Academic Symposium' at the 7th-floor conference room of the Japan Education Hall, a general foundation corporation.

This academic symposium will feature presentations on: 1) New fair competition codes for CBD products (Special Lecture: Former Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Agency), 2) The novel development of 'Stable-C®,' an additive that suppresses CBD-to-THC conversion (Educational Lecture), 3) Development of broad-spectrum products free of CBN and THC (General Lecture), 4) Development of an ultra-trace analytical method for THC/CBN using simultaneous UV and fluorescence detection (Educational Lecture), and 5) The current status and future outlook of hemp cultivation for CBD extraction (Member Lecture). Lectures will be delivered by former Consumer Affairs Agency officials, university researchers, and CBD industry experts.

This event also offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge CBD research conducted by Professor Hitoshi Sato, the association's chairman.

Event Overview

5th Academic Symposium

Theme: 'Building a New CBD Market: Advancing Innovation and Domestic Extraction'

Sponsor: Green Trade Japan Co., Ltd.

Program: https://x.gd/DFqLs

【Date】Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

【Time】1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

【Venue】7th-floor Conference Room, Japan Education Hall, General Foundation Corporation (2-6-2 Ichigaya-Honmachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

【Capacity】100 attendees (first-come, first-served) ※Advance reservation required / No online participation / Partial archives to be shared afterward

【Fee】Free

Networking Reception

【Date】Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

【Time】4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

【Venue】7th-floor Conference Room, Japan Education Hall, General Foundation Corporation (2-6-2 Ichigaya-Honmachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

【Fee】Free

<Program>

Host: Masayuki Horie, Associate, Japan Hemp Association

① Opening Remarks: Masayuki Kimura, Former Director-General, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

② Guest Address: Jin Matsubara, Former Member of the House of Representatives, Former Minister for Abduction Issues, Former Chair of the National Public Safety Commission

③ Guest Address: 'On the Launch of the Hemp Promotion Research Group'

Shunsuke Mutsuki, Former Member of the House of Representatives, Representative Partner, Hemp Industry Promotion Research Group LLC, Visiting Professor, Tokyo Healthcare University

④ Educational Lecture: 'Novel Development of the Additive 'Stable-C®' to Inhibit CBD-to-THC Conversion'

Green Trade Japan Co., Ltd.

⑤ General Lecture: 'Development of Broad-Spectrum Products Free of CBN and THC'

Green Trade Japan Co., Ltd.

⑥ Member Lecture: 'Current Status and Future Outlook of Hemp Cultivation for CBD Extraction'

CBD JAPAN Holdings Co., Ltd.

⑦ Special Lecture: 'Conditioning and Recovery Practices by Professional Athletes'

Shota Meguro, 5th Bigbang Lightweight Champion, K-1 Krush Fighter

⑧ Special Lecture: 'Practical Use of CBD in Sports Settings'

Yu Okazaki, Physical Therapist / Performance Coach, Representative, C-Lab (C-Lab)

⑨ Special Lecture: 'New Fair Competition Codes for CBD Products'

Takeshi Kuroda, Executive Director, Japan CBD Safety and Security Council

⑩ Educational Lecture: 'Development of an Ultra-Trace Analytical Method for THC/CBN Using Simultaneous UV and Fluorescence Detection'

'On Collaboration Between the Japan CBD Analysis Center and External Laboratories'

Hitoshi Sato, Chairman, Japan Hemp Association, Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shizuoka Prefectural University

⑪ Closing Remarks: Hitoshi Sato, Chairman, Japan Hemp Association

※Some lectures may be delivered via video due to speaker circumstances. Please understand in advance.

For this symposium, two special speakers from the sports world will participate to share real-world experiences of using CBD products.

【Special Lecture 1】

Shota Meguro (Meguro Shota)

Professional Kickboxer (Yuimi Dojo)

5th Bigbang Lightweight Champion. An active professional kickboxer competing primarily in K-1 and Krush. Known for his high volume of strikes and stamina, he has faced numerous top-tier fighters.

While continuing his competitive career, he actively focuses on conditioning and recovery to enhance his athletic performance.

【Special Lecture 2】

Yu Okazaki

Physical Therapist / Performance Coach

Representative, C-Lab (C-Lab)

Inspired to become a physical therapist after a baseball injury in high school, he worked in orthopedics and later served as a personal trainer for professional golfers.

He operates C-Lab in Joetsu City, supporting top athletes such as professional baseball players and golfers in conditioning and performance enhancement. He also provides physical assessments, injury prevention, and performance support for approximately 120 high school baseball players.

Based on functional assessments and movement analysis, he offers comprehensive support ranging from performance improvement to care and recovery.

How to Apply

Please register for both the symposium and networking reception via the form below.

【Registration Form】

https://forms.gle/MPBLVhYxT7qokvrq8

【Payment Details】※For those attending the networking reception

GMO Aozora Net Bank

Corporate Second Business Department

Ordinary Account 1284566

Japan Hemp Association, Inc.

【Application and Payment Period】

Friday, June 19, 2026 (Reiwa 8) – Monday, July 6, 2026 (Reiwa 8), noon

Important Notes

※The event content (program, speakers, etc.) may change partially. Please understand in advance.

※Only those who have registered in advance may attend.

※Please register individually via the application form. Email applications are not accepted. Please understand in advance.

※Once your application is confirmed, the secretariat will send a confirmation email in sequence. This may take several days, so please understand.

※Capacity is limited. Please apply and pay early.

※Capacity is limited. Please avoid cancellations.

※On the day, please prepare two business cards for reception.

※No refunds will be issued for cancellations due to personal circumstances. Please understand in advance.

※Photography, recording, and posting on social media during the lecture and networking reception are prohibited.