The Japanese city is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning ...

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more ...

Osaka has implemented a strict smoking ban in public areas as it prepares to host Expo 2025, aiming to enhance safety, ...

Violators will be fined 1,000 yen (about $6). “Osaka City will expand its no-smoking areas to cover the entire city to enhance safety, cleanliness and its image as an international tourist ...

According to Osaka City officials, the primary objective of this initiative is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for both residents and visitors. By expanding no-smoking areas ...

A designated smoking area is seen in a part of the city where street smoking is banned, in the city of Osaka on Jan. 14, 2025. (Mainichi/Takuya Suzuki) OSAKA -- As this city prepares to host Expo ...

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions ...

Osaka has implemented a citywide ban on outdoor smoking, effective Jan. 27. The move, which prohibits smoking in streets, parks and other open public spaces, marks the first of its kind among ...