Japan: Tokyo to Consider Public Smoking Restrictions in Preparation for 2020 Olympics

Source from:  Japan Today 11/04/2014

The Tokyo metropolitan government has set up a special committee to discuss dealing with second-hand smoking in public in the lead-up to the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.

Just as Beijing and London did when they hosted the Olympics, Tokyo is considering smoking bans in public areas and restaurants, as well as establishing separate areas for individuals to smoke in.

In August, Tokyo Gov Yoichi Masuzoe said the effects of second-hand smoking on people's health was a major issue.

The committee is expected to present proposals on the issue by next March. Enditem