The Japanese government decided to completely ban smoking in public places
19:40 // 03/26/2009 The Government of Japan has decided to completely ban smoking in all public institutions and transport, however, so far it makes some exceptions for restaurants and hotels. Officially, this measure will be enacted in April. According to ITAR-TASS , currently in hospitals, state institutions, stations, airports and other public places, smoking is allowed only in specially allocated places. Often they are closed cameras equipped with powerful hoods.