Finding non-smoking restaurants in Japan
In Japan, some restaurants and cafes have designated smoking seating (separate areas or floors), some are fully non-smoking and some are fully smoking.
A few times we've found a nice looking restaurant online or in the hotel advertising, only to find out it was fully smoking.
When searching for a place to eat online (or checking an advertised or recommended one), how do I filter out smoking venues?
Google Maps lists restaurants but doesn't explicitly say whether they are smoking or not.
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Does Japan allow smoking in restaurants?
Restaurants and bars have a ban on indoor smoking except well-ventilated rooms, where drinking or eating is not allowed. However, small pubs like Izakaya are exempted. Establishments with a \xa550 million capitalization or lower and up to 100 m2 floor space can allow smoking if they put up a warning sign.Does Japan allow smoking indoors?
In April 2020, a new smoking law, which prohibits indoor smoking, fully came into effect. The exceptions are private homes, hotel rooms, cigar bars and some small-sized restaurants and bars that were opened before April 2020.Is smoking in Japan illegal?
At the national level, smoking is not restricted or prohibited by law in indoor public places, workplaces, or on public transport, although in practice many such places restrict or ban smoking.Do Japanese still smoke?
In 1965, the smoking rate for men in Japan was more than 80 percent. In 2000, the male smoking rate was around 50 percent. It is currently 30.1 percent. The female smoking rate in Japan has decreased from 15 percent in 1965 to 7.9 percent today.Japan : Non-Smoking Restaurants II
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