Furano Region to Host Yellow Green Light-up 2026 (May 31 – June 6)
The Furano Public Health Center will conduct the 'Yellow Green Light-up 2026' to promote awareness of passive smoking prevention, coinciding with World No Tobacco Day and No Tobacco Week.
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May 31st is designated as World No Tobacco Day, and May 31st to June 6th is observed as No Tobacco Week. Awareness activities are held nationwide using yellow-green as the symbolic color.
In the Furano region, a light-up event will be held during this period as follows.
The color yellow-green represents the sentiment: 'I do not want to experience passive smoking, nor do I want others to.'
[Event Overview]
(1) Date and Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026, to Saturday, June 6, 2026
(2) Participating Institutions:
- Furano City Health Center
- Shimukappu Village Office
- Furano Kyokai Hospital
- Kurino Dental Clinic
- New Furano Prince Hotel
(3) Lighting Hours: From sunset until closing time during the above dates (varies by institution).
(4) Organizer: Furano Public Health Center
(5) Support: Furano Medical Association, Furano Dental Association (Furano Group)
(6) Others: Within Hokkaido, Bibai City conducted this initiative last year (according to the Japan Society for Tobacco Control website).
For more details, please visit the Furano Public Health Center website (https://www.kamikawa.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/hk/fth/255444.html).
In the Furano region, a light-up event will be held during this period as follows.
The color yellow-green represents the sentiment: 'I do not want to experience passive smoking, nor do I want others to.'
[Event Overview]
(1) Date and Time: Sunday, May 31, 2026, to Saturday, June 6, 2026
(2) Participating Institutions:
- Furano City Health Center
- Shimukappu Village Office
- Furano Kyokai Hospital
- Kurino Dental Clinic
- New Furano Prince Hotel
(3) Lighting Hours: From sunset until closing time during the above dates (varies by institution).
(4) Organizer: Furano Public Health Center
(5) Support: Furano Medical Association, Furano Dental Association (Furano Group)
(6) Others: Within Hokkaido, Bibai City conducted this initiative last year (according to the Japan Society for Tobacco Control website).
For more details, please visit the Furano Public Health Center website (https://www.kamikawa.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/hk/fth/255444.html).
FAQ
Where can I see the light-up event in Furano?
You can see it at 5 locations: Furano City Health Center, Shimukappu Village Office, Furano Kyokai Hospital, Kurino Dental Clinic, and New Furano Prince Hotel.
How long will the light-up period last?
It will run for one week from May 31 to June 6, 2026.
What is the meaning of the yellow-green color?
Yellow-green is the symbol color representing the desire to avoid and prevent second-hand smoke.