Japan OKs 1st anti-smoking law seen as lax and partial

The legislation aims to lower secondhand smoking risks ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics amid international calls for smoke-free Games, but was largely watered down by the reluctant ruling party.

The upper house approved and enacted the bill into law Wednesday. The other chamber already passed it.


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