The Japanese city of Osaka has banned smoking on the streets in an apparent effort to smarten up the city and make it more ...

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

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OSAKA (TR) – A city-wide smoking ban went in effect on the streets of Osaka City on Monday. Osaka had previously banned smoking on the streets in six locations, including around JR Osaka Station, but ...

The Japanese city of Osaka 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 are ...

TOKYO – The Japanese city of Osaka on Jan 27 imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of the 2025 World Expo. Around 160 countries and ...

Local regulations already ban smoking while walking in most places in Japan, but opposition from some lawmakers has prevented strict national laws. From April, the wider Osaka region will prohibit ...