Japan gov't to introduce antismoking steps before Olympics

The Japanese government endorsed on Friday a bill to introduce firmer antismoking measures that include an indoor smoking ban for restaurants and a fine for those who violate the rules, hoping to implement the steps by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Japan is among countries rated poorly over its tobacco control policies by the World Health Organization and the government is eager to impose tougher measures to counter passive smoking through the passage of the bill during the ongoing regular Diet session.It is the first time the country is introducing antismoking measures that carry penalties.But t…READ FULL ARTICLE