YOKOHAMA, Mar 08 (News On Japan) –
Yokohama City has compiled a coverage proposal to make all of its roughly 2,700 parks, together with the outstanding vacationer attraction Yamashita Park, fully smoke-free beginning April subsequent 12 months.
According to town’s proposal, the entire smoking ban will apply to all parks managed by town, that are frequented by many individuals, together with kids, similar to Yamashita Park and Harbor View Park. The metropolis plans to revise the park ordinance to incorporate “smoking” as a prohibited act, and to implement the entire smoking ban from April of the next 12 months. Those who violate the ban may face a penalty charge of as much as 50,000 yen.
Currently, Yokohama City has designated smoking prohibition areas in eight areas, together with round Yokohama Station and the Minato Mirai district. However, concerning parks, town had solely requested consideration, similar to not smoking close to kids and playground tools. From October to November final 12 months, town carried out a pilot take a look at to make 5 parks, together with Yamashita Park, fully smoke-free and surveyed over 2,000 park customers. The outcomes confirmed that many referred to as for stronger measures in opposition to secondhand smoke. This month, town plans to announce the complete smoking ban coverage proposal and proceed with the mandatory procedures for amending the ordinance, together with soliciting opinions from the general public.
Source: NHK