Lets Japan

  A popular beach near Yokohama implemented a smoking policy at the start of this year’s swimming season in June. Zushi beach in Kanagawa Prefecture has banned smoking except at designated areas on its 600-meters of sand. Five smoking huts have been installed on the beach. Four standing ashtrays have also been [...]

All Nippon Airways says it is the first airline in the world to offer in-flight draft beer from a keg. A traditional beer keg uses a high-pressure carbon dioxide bottle which is prohibited by law on flights. ANA sponsored development of a special beer keg dispenser that does not use a high-pressure gas cylinder. [...]

Seventy-seven gropers (chikan) were arrested on Tokyo commuter trains during a crackdown by the Japan National Police Agency. During the April 15 - 21 effort, 120 officers from the NPA and the Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa prefectural police rode train routes known to attract molesters. Six people were caught on the Keio Line [...]

All Nippon Airways has designated one lavatory for exclusive use by women on most international flights. Men may use the women-only toilet only when there are few female passengers and in an emergency. Men can also use the ladies-only rest room before taking off and landing before the fasten-seatbelt sign is displayed, and when there [...]