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The smoking areas in businesses and commercial facilities must have measures for separating smoking that meet the standards of the Health Promotion Act. What kind of equipment should be installed to meet these standards? In this article, we will introduce how to choose the equipment for smoking areas. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, you can download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

Smoking measures have become essential even for small and medium-sized enterprises, but there may be companies that are struggling to find the right timing and have temporarily implemented a complete smoking ban or have postponed the issue. We will introduce the disadvantages and advantages of not implementing smoking measures, as well as the perfect timing to promote smoking measures. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

The enforcement of the revised Health Promotion Act has made it essential for companies to implement measures against passive smoking. It is also necessary to clearly state what measures are being taken on job postings at Hello Work, and the impact on recruitment activities is inevitable. We will introduce what companies need to be cautious about during recruitment activities due to the revised Health Promotion Act. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

The new lifestyle has completely settled in due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks are essential, maintaining social distance from others, and increasing time spent at home have led many people to consciously avoid unnecessary contact with a large number of people. For smokers, whether smoking areas match the new lifestyle is important in their daily lives. What kind of smoking areas would be suitable for the new lifestyle? *For more details on the column, you can view it through the related link. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

It is often said that Japan is lagging behind in smoking measures, but what are the smoking measures and regulations like overseas? I will introduce countries that are closely related to Japan and those that have unique initiatives. By the way, the smoking ban implemented by Ireland in 2004 was the first law in the world to completely prohibit smoking in public places. *For more detailed information on the column, you can view it through the related links. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

Secondhand smoke refers to the smoke and harmful substances that non-smokers indirectly inhale from the tobacco that smokers have smoked. It has been reported that health damage can occur due to secondhand smoke, and the currently enforced secondhand smoke prevention regulations and health promotion laws aim to protect non-smokers from health damage caused by secondhand smoke. We will explain what kinds of health damage can occur from secondhand smoke and how companies and stores can implement measures against it. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

Even if you think that there should be no problem with having smoking facilities set up according to the revised Health Promotion Act, there may be unexpected pitfalls. There are cases where complaints arise from neighbors even when the law is being followed, cases where only the appearance of compliance is maintained but in reality, there is a violation of the law, and cases where the contractor you entrusted has installed non-compliant construction or products. In such situations, there is a possibility of having to deal with complaints, redoing capital investments with a budget, and in the worst-case scenario, having to refund subsidies to the government or pay fines. To avoid risks, let's implement thorough smoking measures. *For more detailed information, you can view the related links. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

With the enforcement of the revised Health Promotion Act, businesses are now obligated to implement either a complete smoking ban or measures to prevent secondhand smoke on their premises. Measures to prevent secondhand smoke include the establishment of designated smoking rooms and heated tobacco-only smoking rooms. However, equipping facilities in accordance with the legal guidelines incurs significant costs, which cannot be avoided by small and medium-sized enterprises or individually operated facilities and restaurants. In response, the government is providing subsidies for secondhand smoke prevention measures to businesses that meet certain conditions, thereby alleviating their financial burden. Additionally, various local governments are also offering their own subsidies and grants, some of which will be introduced here. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further inquiries, feel free to download the PDF or contact us directly.*

In April 2020, the "Revised Health Promotion Law" and the "Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance on Preventing Passive Smoking" were enacted, which imposed strict restrictions on smoking indoors for businesses in Tokyo. Regarding indoor smoking, facilities must be equipped with one of the four types of smoking rooms introduced in this article. This time, we will explain what kind of facilities are necessary for smoking rooms and how to choose a smoking room. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, you can download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

Many people who run restaurants such as izakayas may be struggling with how to implement smoking measures. By setting up smoking booths, not only can you comply with health promotion laws, but you can also create a space that both smokers and non-smokers can use with peace of mind. This time, we will introduce the benefits of izakayas implementing smoking measures while looking at user feedback. *For more detailed information, you can view the related links. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

Since the enforcement of the Health Promotion Act, it has become mandatory to implement proper smoking measures in cafes as well. This time, we will introduce the actual smoking measures and the installation status of smoking booths in cafe chains, as well as the benefits of properly implementing smoking measures. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related link. For more information, you can download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

With the revision of the Health Promotion Act, many companies may have eliminated spaces for employees who smoke. From the company's perspective, setting up new smoking booths can be costly, and there may be a consideration that taking this opportunity to implement a complete smoking ban could lead to efficiencies in various areas. However, is it really appropriate for a company's smoking policy to be a complete ban on smoking? We will explain the options of smoking measures in the office and the installation of smoking rooms or booths based on data. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related link. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

The revised Health Promotion Act has led to strict restrictions on smoking in public places throughout Japan. Each prefecture is implementing its own measures by adding ordinances for passive smoking measures that they have independently established. This time, we will introduce what kind of measures are being taken. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

In April 2020, the revised Health Promotion Law was enacted, and more than four years have passed. While many restaurants and offices have made progress in adapting to the law, there are still places where measures have not yet been implemented. In particular, understanding the rules regarding smoking rooms is important for the comfort of employees and customers. For those who feel "still not very clear," let's take this opportunity to clarify any questions. This time, we will explain the rules regarding smoking rooms that are essential for understanding the revised Health Promotion Law. If you are struggling with the establishment of smoking environments in offices or restaurants, please read to the end. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.

The revised Health Promotion Act came into effect in April 2020, making the establishment of a smoke-free environment essential in modern times. Although measures are being implemented not only in restaurants but also in offices, there are still many cases where people are unsure about what measures to take. One recommended approach for implementing these measures is the installation of smoking booths, which can be set up easily. By simply installing a booth, a comfortable environment can be created for both smokers and non-smokers. In this article, we will explain the benefits of installing smoking booths in offices, as well as points to consider during implementation. Please also check the case studies to help you decide whether to install them. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.*

In the current situation where various places are required to implement smoking separation measures, many business owners may be struggling with how to advance these measures in terms of methods and costs. In this context, smoking booths are gradually being introduced. Unlike smoking rooms, they do not require construction and can be easily installed, making them a popular choice. In this article, we will discuss whether smoking booths are recommended for office smoking separation measures, including their advantages and disadvantages. Business owners who are considering promoting smoking separation should use this article to determine the feasibility of implementation. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

There are "smoking booths" and "smoking rooms" as environments where smoking is allowed, but it can often be confusing to understand the differences between them. Businesses considering providing a smoking environment should familiarize themselves with smoking rooms. In this article, we will explain the overview of smoking rooms, including their types. We also conducted interviews with establishments that have implemented smoking rooms. The content provides detailed information, so please read to the end. *For more detailed information, you can view it through the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.*

A survey on the awareness of hotel selection regarding smoking environments for Koreans traveling to Japan for business or tourism. The differences in awareness of smoking environments compared to Chinese individuals. (February 2025) Ergo Japan Co., Ltd., which sells high-performance smoking booths that achieve clear separation of smoking areas, has released the results of a unique survey conducted in February 2025. This survey was conducted to investigate the smoking environment preferences related to hotel selection for Koreans residing in Korea when visiting Japan. Since the COVID-19 virus has been classified as Category 5, inbound tourism has been steadily returning. We have summarized the awareness of smoking among Koreans, who consistently rank high in the number of visitors to Japan. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related link. For more information, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

This survey compares and analyzes the awareness and behavior regarding smoking during hotel stays among 360 cigarette smokers and 359 heated tobacco smokers. Among cigarette smokers, 84% are male and 16% are female, while among heated tobacco smokers, 85% are male and 15% are female. The smoking rate for women in 2022 was higher than the 7% reported by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, allowing us to confirm the opinions of a certain number of women. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related link. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*