Yuki's Passion 1 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Yeah, I saw that too farquah. Maybe within 6 months they cant public display tobacco ads. And the cards will take up to three years. But the bloke who worked for a tobacco company said something like: Japan has been a smoking country for over 500 years and the amount of smokers wont decrease anytime soon. 29% of Japanese smoke. Damn, its disgusting. I think the worse thing about this is the location of smoking areas. Theyre always placed where non-smokers have to walk through. I just wish Japanese would learn that they dont have the right to smoke in my face and be inconsiderate about it. People say Japanese are soo kind and so considerate. I disagree: They are considerate and kind within their "group"; outside their "group" they have no consideration for others. The same consisists of smoking. They dont consider the fact that their second-hand smoke affects others just as well, the health implications, and that its inconsiderate. IMHO Link to post Share on other sites
farquah 0 Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Yamakashi: .....The same consisists of smoking. They dont consider the fact that their second-hand smoke affects others just as well, the health implications, and that its inconsiderate. IMHO I agree here, I don`t even think there is a Japanese phrase for passive smoking is there?? Its pretty distgusting, and what really peeves me is how a smoking area can be in the MIDDLE of the platform at stations so you have to walk through it or wiat near it, yet still some people smoke on the benches etc!!!! Put them at the furthest end of the platform in the cold wind away from everyone else I reckon! Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Those smoking areas defeat the purpose! A global anti-tobacco treaty came into force yesterday, but a leading expert said it needed strengthening fast if it was to be effective in curbing a killer that claims five million lives a year. Interesting, but I wonder if it will really have an impact, I hope so. Link to post Share on other sites
merryJim 1 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 One of the things that annoys me most about Japan this one. I was wondering how many kids smoke in the schools, and how young they are? Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 My 62 year old Japanese father in law smoked 2 packs a day for a long time. The day his first grandaughter was born he decided it wasn't in the kids best interest if Grandpa smoked so he quit...and has never smoked again (about 2 years now). I was pretty impressed. He went from being that guy that thought he was free to smoke anyplace he damn well pleased to the guy that is consistantly irritated with the lack of consideration his smoking friends continue to demonstrate. Link to post Share on other sites
AET 0 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Pity they can't all feel that way much earlier isn't it. Good on him! Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 One of the worst places I've noticed (even though I smoke myself) is the Doutour brand of coffee shops. I feel sorry for the people who work in there. A bit more off topic but I was once told that you are not considered a man if you don't smoke in Japan. Weird. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I noticed the same. I wonder why. Is it the only coffee shop that allows smoking? Starbucks don't let you do they/. Link to post Share on other sites
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