Posted by Mike Cash (Kiryu, Japan) on 28 April 2007 in Lifestyle & Culture.
Even though it sometimes seems as though every Japanese male smokes, Japanese workplaces have over the last decade or so increasingly become non-smoking environments, with smokers being forced either to breakrooms, designated areas with ventilation to the outside, or a move to the great outdoors altogether. The constant blue haze that used to be commonplace in many Japanese offices has largely become a thing of the past, most particularly if there are any women present.
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Nice capture Mike, the guy looks stressed though. :) Very good candid.
28 Apr 2007 7:41am
I really like the effect you got on your shots the past few days Mike; what did you do?
29 Apr 2007 8:04am
@Daroru: Ah.....someone noticed!
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Nice shot Mike...it's amazing the lengths people go to for a smoke. Being an ex-smoker (and oh so glad I quit) , this reminds me of the days of being banished to the outdoors to light one up.
29 Apr 2007 9:59am
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