Ximending has become a smoke-free area. That dense city is becoming a place without smoke.
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A part of the bustling Ximending district in Taipei became completely smoke-free starting June 1st.
The maximum fine for violations is approximately 50,000 yen.
The maximum fine for violations is approximately 50,000 yen.
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When I hear the name Ximending, the first thing that comes to mind is a city dense with people, sounds, and smells.
Young people gather there, there are street food stalls, there are movie theaters, and even at night, there is always someone around.
Young people gather there,
there are street food stalls,
there are movie theaters,
and even at night, there is always someone around.
That place is becoming a smoke-free area.
Taiwan's smoking regulations are stricter than Japan's, and indoors are basically smoke-free everywhere.
But having the streets of a bustling district restricted is a slightly different story, I thought.
The air in the city will literally change.
The air in the city will literally change.
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Today's word is 禁菸 (jìnyān).
It means no smoking.
The character '菸' is the Taiwanese Mandarin character for tobacco, which is different from the Japanese character '煙草' (tobacco).
If you see a sign that says '禁菸區', it means it is a smoke-free area, so be careful if you see one while traveling in Taiwan.
When you go to Ximending,
if you look for '禁菸區' signs amidst the hustle and bustle,
the way you see the city might change a little.
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Original news here↓
Taipei City makes designated areas in Ximen completely smoke-free; violators face a maximum fine of approximately 50,000 yen, starting from the 1st (Focus Taiwan)
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I delved a little deeper into the 'no smoking' mentioned in this article ↓
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