Important Notice : Abuse of cannabis and other illegal drugs

Date:2008/12/10
To all international students:

                                  Important Notice : Abuse of cannabis and other illegal drugs

Recently, two Keio students were arrested for violating the Cannabis Control Law.

As you may know, the usage, sale, cultivation and even possession of cannabis is illegal in Japan and heavily punished (imprisonment up to 5 or 7 years). International students arrested for violation of the Cannabis Control law will face deportation and might be forbidden from entering Japan in the future.

Some students may start using drugs out of simple curiosity, but keep in mind that it can affect your life in a serious way, and that drug abuse has been linked to other crimes and is a serious problem in society. We strongly urge you to constantly keep your guard up and be careful about drugs.


    Prof. Shinnosuke Obi, Director, International Center
Prof. Susumu Tomooka, Director, Center for Japanese Studies