Osaka Expands Smoking Ban

Osaka bans public smoking ahead of Expo 2025
The Japanese city is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning cigarettes.
Host City Osaka Bans Smoking, Vaping In Public, Ahead Of World Expo 2025
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.
Why Osaka has banned smoking, vaping in public?
Ahead of World Expo 2025, Osaka, the host and one of the biggest Japanese cities has completely banned smoking and vaping in all public places. Anyone caught violating the rule will face a fine of 1,000 yen (approximately Rs 560).
Osaka Expands Smoking Ban as City Prepares for Expo 2025
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, smoking is prohibited on roads,
Citywide street smoking ban to take effect in Osaka ahead of Expo 2025
As this city prepares to host Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, smoking regulations are becoming increasingly strict. A citywide ban on street smoking
Ahead of Expo 2025, Osaka enforces public smoking ban
Osaka has implemented a public smoking ban from January 27, ahead of hosting Expo 2025. The ban extends to roads, parks, plazas, etc., and covers both cigarettes and vapes. Offenders will be fined 1,000 yen (about $6 or ₹520 approximately).
Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025
From April, the wider Osaka region will prohibit smoking in eateries with seating areas larger than 30 square meters, although lighting up in a separate space, such as a smoking room, is allowed. Current national laws ban smoking in establishments with dining areas over 100 square meters.
Going to Osaka, Japan? City bans smoking in public ahead of World Expo 2025
Osaka mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the ban will make city ‘safe’. Meanwhile the Osaka region is extending a ban on smoking in restaurants.
Osaka bans outdoor smoking in public areas ahead of expo
OSAKA—To foster a clean image ahead of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, Osaka has implemented a citywide ban on outdoor smoking, effective Jan. 27.
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