Nagasaki University (N.U.) in Japan will no longer accept teachers who smoke. It wants to create a healthier environment for workers and students. The university's president S. Kono said, "Our job is to look after our staff (职员) . We think we have to discourage them from smoking." He added, "There will be no smoking anywhere in the university from August 2022. What's more, staff and students can't take cigarettes into any areas of the university from next year."
N.U.'s no-smoking policy is part of a trend in Japan to end smoking in public. There are now bans (禁令) in many public places, including restaurants and bars. There are many areas in Tokyo and Kyoto where people cannot smoke on the streets.
The number of people who smoke in Japan is falling. In 1966, 49% of adults smoked, including 84% of men. Last year, 18% of adults smoked, including 28% of men. Many companies have also started not using smokers. One company in Tokyo is trying to get its staff to give up smoking. It is providing extra (额外的) days off for staff members who do not smoke. Several members soon gave up the habit.
