Where can you smoke in Japan?
Only in marked smoking areas. Many city centres ban smoking on the street entirely and fine offenders, while indoor smoking rooms remain common. The rule is the reverse of much of the world: outside is restricted, inside is not always.
Where this answer comes from
- Smoke only in designated areas Smoking on the street is banned in most cities. Look for designated smoking areas,…
- Stay quiet at night Residential areas value calm, especially after dark. Loud conversations on the street…
- Trash bins are rare—carry your trash Public trash bins are uncommon in Japan. Most people carry their waste home or to a…
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Show the card to the staff. The Japanese, how to read it, and the recorded voice.