Last time I received a message from a friend about the difficulty of smoking in Japan, so today Vv wanted to share some knowledge about smoking in Japan.
After all, many smokers will inevitably want to smoke a cigarette when traveling. This is completely understandable, but there are some things that need to be paid attention to.
In fact, in the past, the smoking rate in Japan has reached over 83%, making it one of the top smoking countries in Asia.
Only later did a nationwide rectification on smoking begin, especially to leave a good impression on foreigners during the Tokyo Olympics, and a "the most stringent smoking ban in history" was launched.
Public places
Smoking is completely prohibited in public places in Japan.
Schools, gymnasiums, hospitals, department stores, restaurants and other places are prohibited unless there are specially designed smoking areas.
Of course, it is not allowed on the street. Any violation will be fined from 1,000 yen to 20,000 yen.
However, in order to meet the smoking needs of addicts, the Japanese government has also set up special smoking areas in most public places and made clear signs.
For example, some larger stations will have a large smoking area specifically for smokers to smoke, and smoking is generally allowed at the entrance of some convenience stores.
In other words, if you want to smoke, you must go to a marked smoking area, and you are never allowed to smoke while walking on the road.
Smoking bans in some companies
In 2019, the Tokyo government of Japan cooperated with companies to introduce smoking bans.
For example, Japan's SoftBank Group has begun to implement "total smoking ban during working hours" regulations, even when employees are socializing with customers, they are not allowed to smoke.
Some companies have decided to add "whether they smoke" to the resume of new employees, stipulating that "smokers will not be hired" .
In order to make up for the "rest gap" between smokers and non-smoking employees, some companies have decided to provide additional holiday compensation to non-smoking employees: they can enjoy up to an additional days of paid leave in a year.
You are not allowed to enter the elevator within 45 minutes after smoking
In Japan, " third-hand smoke" is also of great concern. It refers to the smell and odor of smoke remaining on clothes and bodies after smoking, which is harmful to some pregnant women and people with asthma. There are adverse effects on patients.
Therefore, in order to prevent this situation, some areas have proposed that "it is prohibited to use elevators within 45 minutes after smoking."
In this way, in a closed space, you can prevent people around you from inhaling harmful gas components contained in the air after smoking.
Bring your own cigarette butt box
I believe many friends who have traveled to Japan will have a deep understanding. The streets in Japan are very neat and clean, and there are no cigarette butts in sight.
That’s because Japan strictly prohibits littering of cigarette butts. Smokers usually carry their own cigarette butt boxes and dispose of their own cigarette butts.
The outer layer of this portable ash bag is usually made of plastic or metal, and the inner layer is tin foil or aluminum foil, so that the cigarette butt can be automatically extinguished and completely insulated from heat.
This way you won’t spread the ash everywhere. Just wait until you find the big ash bucket and then empty it out.
Where to buy cigarettes in Japan
After talking about some local bans on smoking in Japan, let’s talk about where to buy cigarettes in Japan and some requirements.
can actually be purchased in all convenience stores, most supermarkets, department stores, and vending machines in Japan.
However, sometimes, you may be asked to show proof of being over twenty years old.
If the merchant requires you to show your Japanese ID, you only need to show your passport or relevant certificate.
As for cigarette vending machines, some accept a driver's license (only a Japanese driver's license), or directly use facial recognition cameras.
As long as you don’t have a baby face, you should be able to buy it, and Japanese cigarettes are not too expensive.
Rules of e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes have been used by more and more people in recent years. Because e-cigarettes do not produce a lot of smoke, many people use them in Japan.
Although there are currently no clear regulations and guidelines for e-cigarettes, some non-smoking stores have made it clear that they will treat everyone equally and include e-cigarettes within the prohibited scope.
Among the 23 wards in Tokyo, Ota Ward , Shibuya Ward, Shinagawa Ward also stated that e-cigarettes are not allowed to be smoked within the prohibited areas.
In other areas, even if there is no relevant ban, it is still recommended to follow the general smoking rules and smoke in designated areas.
Although Japan’s smoking ban started a little late, judging from the current situation, the results are still significant and effective.
Moreover, smoking is very harmful to the body. Smokers should put their health first and smoke less.
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