Tourist wanting a Taspo card

Hi
Is it possible for a tourist to get a Taspo card?(if so, how?) or can tourists only buy cigarettes from the shops showing passport?
Thanks in advance.

http://www.taspo.jp/english/pdf/taspo_en.pdf
Taspo (sytem) is for vending machines only.

at shops (Convenience Stores/kiosk...) not need.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2071.html
http://multigura.up.seesaa.net/image/bangouseal'50.JPG

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiosk
http://www.kiosk.co.jp/pc_store_detail.php?store_id=11

cigarettes　= たばこ(tabacco/tabako)



with learn manners pls!
http://inventorspot.com/articles/japan_tobaccos_delightfully_dist_9553

Thank you for your quick and informative reply, very much appreciated.

As for shopping at the store.

Almost never do they check ID when purchasing tobacco products at the shop.

they never ask id for sales on alcohol or cigarettes because people are supposed to be honest and they are assuming that everyone is doing the right thing.

just like a lot of stores outside of where a lot foreigners live or visit, they dont have cameras or security mechanisms at the door. you could pretty much just walk out of the door with shoes, appliances, and other products no questions asked, they will assume you brought it. Just an observation. lol

Are these only required for proof of age, if they think you are under age.....just curious?

Thanks
Marg

Are these only required for proof of age, if they think you are under age.....just curious?

Taspo cards are required for proof of age only when purchasing from a vending machine. Its an IC card that you touch to the machine at the time of purchase.

If purchasing from a store your age will be judged by the clerk. Theoretically you would have to produce ID (a passport should be ok) if they think you are underage.