Japanese culture has a rich history of cultivating hemp, with evidence of use spanning at least 10,000 years and cultivation confirmed for more than 2,000 years. This tradition is particularly strong on the northern island of Hokkaido, where wild cannabis grows abundantly, requiring annual removal by authorities.

While there is no definitive evidence of psychoactive cannabis use in Japan, the plant has primarily been cultivated for textiles. After WWII, Japan regulated cannabis for THC content. Analysis over the past two decades shows that Hokkaido strains have low levels of THC and CBD, suggesting traditional varieties were not selectively bred to eliminate cannabinoids entirely.

Ace Seeds is proud to offer this unique strain from Hokkaido. It features strong and robust growth with broad leaves and thick stems akin to Indica traits. Despite these characteristics, it exhibits semi-auto-flowering=yes" target="_self" class="internal-link--string">autoflowering tendencies, flowering shortly after the summer solstice. With a rapid flowering period of just 6-8 weeks and minimal trichome production, this strain may interest breeders seeking stable, fast-ripening low cannabinoid varieties at medium latitudes.