Monday, August 13, 2012

Salaryman smoking salons out to clean up Tokyo

Next time you?re pounding the streets of Tokyo in search of that elusive sushi bar, temple or naughty nightclub, just remember it?s rude to spark up on the hoof. In fact, it?s a civil offense in many areas.

Which may be why big-hearted investment firm General Fundex has come to the rescue by bestowing a chain of dedicated smoking lounges on the gaspers of Tokyo.

Its three-strong lineup of Ippuku smoking salons allows nicotine addicts the luxury of not only avoiding fines, but also a cool, air-conditioned respite from the summer heat -- frankly, the main attraction, we imagine.

For the �50 (US 65 cents) admission charge, smokers get to relax to piped music, enjoy the special stain-resistant interior and chug one of those tiny cans of revolting Japanese coffee between 6 a.m. and midnight.

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