Psychedelics in Japan: Dr. Hiroyuki Uchida on Studies, Stigma, and the Road Ahead
As global interest in psychedelic therapies grows, Japan is beginning to chart its own path, grounded in cultural nuance, regulatory caution, and scientific rigour. In this interview, Dr. Hiroyuki Uchida of Keio University discusses his journey into psychedelic research, the challenges of launching Japan’s first psilocybin trials, and the steps being taken to ensure a safe, culturally appropriate psychedelic future.