Japan List of smoking bans

although there no consistent nationwide smoke-free regulations in japan, , moves introduce such reforms opposed powerful lobby groups, there growing number of local ordinances restricting smoking. smoking forbidden on streets of chiyoda, shinagawa, shinjuku , nakano wards of tokyo reasons of child safety (not health). smoking prohibited on public transport , subway platforms, while above ground train station platforms typically have smoking areas. unlike tokyo wards ability fine people smoking on streets, public transportation companies don t have authority enforce no smoking rules. due inability, there smokers not respecting no smoking rules, in cases on frequent basis such @ minami urawa station in saitama prefecture, adjacent tokyo. kanagawa prefecture has implemented in april 2010 nation s first prefecture-wide smoking ban, banning smoking in public facilities, including hospitals, schools , government offices. ordinance requires large restaurants , hotels choose whether become nonsmoking or create separate smoking areas, while mah-jong , pachinko parlours, restaurants floor space of 100 sq. meters , hotels of 700 sq. metres merely required make efforts reduce second-hand smoke. kanagawa ordinance restrict smoking @ swimming beaches expected implemented in may 2010. although still relatively few, there growing number of private businesses implementing voluntary smoking restrictions bans in restaurants, taxis, buildings , bars.

in 2017, japan experienced pressure international olympics committee (ioc) implement smoking bans in public areas offer healthy sporting environment. japan planning host 2020 summer olympics , risking unhealthiest country host olympics in years.