Tokyo bans indoor smoking from today

Japan lags behind many countries in its efforts to reduce tobacco usage, and the ban — just in Tokyo — only applies to traditional cigarettes. E-cigarettes too are banned. The ban was part of Tokyo’s preparations for the 2020 Olympics, and covers establishments with hired employees, meaning many of the family owned-and-operated bars and restaurants that the city is famous for are exempt.

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Japan lags behind many countries in its efforts to reduce tobacco usage, and the ban — just in Tokyo — only applies to traditional cigarettes. E-cigarettes too are banned. The ban was part of Tokyo’s preparations for the 2020 Olympics, and covers establishments with hired employees, meaning many of the family owned-and-operated bars and restaurants that the city is famous for are exempt.