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Japanese women tourists in Madrid

One of the big differences that I have seen between us and the Japanese is that while we dress comfortable when we travel, the Japanese dress up.  Personally, I prefer a compromise.  So no backpacks or fanny packs or sneakers for me, but I did buy a very comfortable pair of leather shoes in Spain several years ago that I continue to use during travel.  They are dressy that I wouldn’t feel under-dressed going to a fine restaurant or shop but comfortable enough for me to walk around and not get blisters.  I like fitted jeans and while I may put on a casual shirt, I carry a jacket with me so that I can put it on just for that dressy look.  Now, the Japanese get their designer outfits out and this group of young women posed for their photographs in front of the Palacio Real de Madrid.

Non smoking hotel rooms in Tokyo

I am researching hotels in Tokyo for a forthcoming trip and it seems that there are so few hotels that have non-smoking rooms available.  I have read horror reports of tourists who requested nonsmoking rooms but were not given one on arrival due to non-availability.  When I lived in Japan, I was more tolerant of smoking, but lately, I cannot stand sleeping in a smoking room, though, I might survive in smoke-filled bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.  Any suggestions?