I read the other day that the young in Japan are turning away from smoking.. calling it ‘dasai’ 　Well, that is a good thing. Might slow down population shrinkage a bit.
The number of smokers is definitely on a steady decline. Only 20.9% of adults now smoke. Or at least those are Japan Tobacco’s figures. The figures are here.
Sadly it isn’t broke down into age groups, although a trip to an izakaya chain more often than proves that a good amount of younger Japanese still like a ciggie or two.
Lee, your photography is always beautiful, but I really marvel at your sense of timing! This is a great example, as is the previous post of the fashion plate at the temple. Your camera captures a marvelous amount of detail, but it’s your framing that tells the story. Wonderful.
Obviously things often don’t work out like I want to, but it’s great when they do. For me it’s simply a case of getting out and about as much as possible, as when you are out, there’s always a chance of finding something of interest.
Willy says
I read the other day that the young in Japan are turning away from smoking.. calling it ‘dasai’ 　Well, that is a good thing. Might slow down population shrinkage a bit.
Lee says
The number of smokers is definitely on a steady decline. Only 20.9% of adults now smoke. Or at least those are Japan Tobacco’s figures. The figures are here.
Sadly it isn’t broke down into age groups, although a trip to an izakaya chain more often than proves that a good amount of younger Japanese still like a ciggie or two.
Willy says
“JT will continue its efforts to realize a society in which smokers and non-smokers can co-exist in harmony” – love that tobacco lobby spin. not.
Alicia says
Is it only me who thinks that monk is really really sinister……..?
Lee says
Yeah, I’d agree. In the photo at least he does seem a rather shadowy figure…
Jimbo says
Love it. Great stuff per usual.
Lee says
Cheers!
Maggie says
Lee, your photography is always beautiful, but I really marvel at your sense of timing! This is a great example, as is the previous post of the fashion plate at the temple. Your camera captures a marvelous amount of detail, but it’s your framing that tells the story. Wonderful.
Lee says
Thank you very much. That’s really kind of you.
Obviously things often don’t work out like I want to, but it’s great when they do. For me it’s simply a case of getting out and about as much as possible, as when you are out, there’s always a chance of finding something of interest.