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I.D. for tobacco vending machines

7th February, 2007 by manda

taspo card

Smoking is widespread in Japan, with 50% of men lighting up along with 15% of women. In an attempt to reduce the number of minors buying cigarettes, the Japan Tobacco Association is installing adult identification units on their cigarette vending machines. Cigarettes can currently be bought at any of 62,000 machines without any restrictions, allowing 11% of the customers to be underage. From 8th March, a Taspo card, which proves your age, will be needed by people to buy cigars or cigarettes legally.

Via Far East Gizmos

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2 Responses to “I.D. for tobacco vending machines”

  1. Taspo Card - For Japanese Smokers Says:
    February 10th, 2007 at 6:19 am

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  2. noko Says:
    April 25th, 2007 at 12:38 pm

    Well, piss. I’m not of age and visiting Japan in coming months, this sucks.

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