In the All-Japan Open Tournament (All-Japan OP), an unidentified athlete has raised an issue over the smell of cannabis. This concern has brought discussions of substance use and potentially impaired performance within the sports community back to the limelight. The athlete's identity, team association, and subsequent actions of management or regulatory bodies are yet to be disclosed.

Substance use, particularly illicit substances such as cannabis, is heavily frowned upon in Japanese society. It's viewed as detrimental to social harmony, a value deeply embedded in Japanese culture. As such, the athlete's complaint is not just about potential unfair advantages in the competition but also a disruption to this social norm.

In the US or EU, cannabis has been decriminalized in many regions, and attitudes towards its use can be quite liberal, particularly in the sports and entertainment sectors. However, within professional sports organizations, policies regarding marijuana use tend to be strict due to the potential performance-enhancing effects.