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Today, a friend of mine who lives in Kyoto sent me an image of a beautiful smoking area in front of Nagaokakyo Station, saying, "Finally, a beautiful smoking area has been built in front of Nagaokakyo Station.
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I felt that the bamboo enclosure did not disturb the surrounding environment and was a good finish that was acceptable to both cigarette smokers and non-smokers.
I applaud the efforts and sense of the administration in taking in the opinions of the citizens without distinction, and in taking a firm lead.