Originally Posted by OliverB

Okay, thanks for all the info.

Due to the embargo here in the States, I was planning on picking up a couple of boxes while in Tokyo, but I'll reserve them for our hotel suite... if the missus doesn't take issue with it! As an ocassional (non-cigarette) smoker, I do appreciate the city-wide ban though it's peculiar that smoking in bars and restaurants would still be considered acceptable and non-invasive. I initially asked because I had read that it's not uncommon for people to light up in izakayas or to walk into smoke-filled bars in Tokyo. I typically enjoy a good cigar or pipe when outdoors and in nature, usually that's weekends in the Eastern Sierras. I rarely ever smoke in the city. It's not important enough for me to seek out lounges or anything. I assume that most all high end ryokan would surely have a strict no-smoking policy (I hope!) right?
Thanks again for the insight.