Platforms have designated smoking areas. During rush hours, even those oases are non-smoking.
Contributor: Kristen McQuillin
Date: July 2003
Contact: https://mt.mediatinker.com
>During rush hours, even those oases are non->smoking.
Really? Which stations? Never heard of that one.
Posted by: Gary at 2003年08月15日 13:41Not all the stations but Shibuya and Ikebukuro, for sure. Shinjuku, too, I think. Mainly the busiest stations. Otsuka is not included among them, though. So maybe the caption is misleading...
Posted by: Kristen at 2003年08月15日 16:07Thanks, Kristen. I don't really care if the caption doesn't match the photo perfectly myself:) I was just surprised to hear about the no-smoking rule. I now use the Yamanote from Ueno to Shimbashi, and use to use it from Ikebukuro to Shinjuku, and have certainly seen people smoking on platforms in the 8:00-8:30 period. Is this rule enforced strictly, do you know?
Posted by: Gary at 2003年08月15日 17:59