I believe Japan has something similar to what you describe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taspo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taspo If you want to buy cigaret

I believe Japan has something similar to what you describe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taspo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taspo If you want to buy cigarettes from vending machines, you have to get this card first. Just start requiring it in regular convenience stores (or stop selling tobacco there altogether), and you're done.