1 day ago · The ban on public smoking, which took effect on January 27, includes roads, parks, plazas and other public places and applies not only to cigarettes, but also to vapes. Violators will be fined ...

17 hours ago · Osaka officials say the citywide smoking ban aims to create a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming environment for both residents and tourists. By expanding smoke-free zones across the city, Osaka hopes to enhance its urban landscape. In an official statement, authorities emphasised that the initiative is designed not only to beautify the city ...

4 days ago · Before Monday, smoking was banned in six zones including the area around Osaka station. This has been expanded to the whole city, and violators face a fine of ¥1,000 ($6.40).

1 day ago · As of January 27, Osaka has enforced a comprehensive ban on public smoking, encompassing roads, parks, plazas, and other public areas, in preparation for hosting the World Expo 2025. Edited by ...

2 days ago · The smoking ban comes as part of a wider beautification project in Osaka as it, and Gundam, prepare to welcome visitors to the Expo 2025 World Expo, which the city will be hosting from April to October of this year. Though not necessarily tied to the event, current development plans include the installation of 17 new public smoking areas ...

22 hours ago · Osaka has invested around $1.16 billion (₹10,051 crores approximately) in the event, including infrastructure projects. The city's smoking ban is part of its efforts to bolster its image as an ...

Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025. 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 ...

4 days ago · Before Monday, smoking was banned in six zones including the area around Osaka station. This has been expanded to the whole city and violators face a fine of 1,000 yen ($6.40).

Nov 14, 2024 · 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.

Nov 17, 2024 · From January 2025, smoking will be banned in all public spaces in Osaka City. The only exception will be designated smoking stations, insulated spaces near and in some cases inside public places. To help keep the rest of the city smoke-free, the Osaka City Assembly proposes a “carrot and stick” approach.