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

Osaka has implemented a strict smoking ban in public areas as it prepares to host Expo 2025, aiming to enhance safety, cleanliness, and its image as an international destination. As of January 27 ...

OSAKA—The Osaka municipal government will start to ban smoking on all public streeets across the city on Jan. 27 next year, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said Nov. 12. Yokoyama announced the starting ...

The Japanese city of Osaka has imposed a smoking ban on public streets to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions are taking part in Expo ...

Osaka will soon host Expo 2025 ... Current national laws largely ban smoking in establishments such as restaurants, offices and public transportation, and some cities have bans in public places.

TOKYO: The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday (Jan 27) 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 ...

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 ...

The 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 are ...

In preparation for hosting the World Expo 2025, Osaka, one of Japan's largest ... As of January 27, the city has enforced a comprehensive ban on public smoking, encompassing roads, parks, plazas ...

The Japanese port city of Osaka has banned smoking on public streets starting January 27, according to the municipality's website. Those who violate the decree will be fined a sum of 1,000 yen ($6 ...