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

According to Osaka City officials, the primary objective of this initiative is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable ...

Osaka has implemented a public smoking ban from January 27, ahead of hosting Expo 2025. The ban extends to roads, parks, ...

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

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.