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May 01 2008 2 Comments

Tokyo cigarette sit down

While things are still far from frosty, Japan’s relationship with cigarettes certainly seems to be getting a little rocky, with more and more restrictions being regularly rolled out.

However, that’s not to say it’s all bad news for those partial to the odd puff, as manners are still the main priority. And, despite a smoking ban even on the street in some sections of the city, plenty of places are still happy to cater for those with a craving — whether that happens to be in the confines of a coffee shop,

Japanese smoking

or, for those hoping to fend off any health fears, in the middle of a midday meander.

Japan smoking

Although as far as cigarette-friendly seats go, what park-based pastime is being promoted on the next bench, is not quite so clear.

Japan smoking

Categorized: General

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  1. Neil Duckett says

    5/2/2008 at 10:59 am

    It certainly makes you wonder … that last picture that is.

    Reply
  2. JaredinNakano says

    5/3/2008 at 6:48 am

    That is hilarious. Thanks for the Tokyo commentary and photos!

    Reply

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