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 ...

14 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 ...

3 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).

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 ...

3 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).

A citywide ban on street smoking will take effect on Jan. 27, while some 4,000 additional eateries across Osaka Prefecture are expected to go smoke-free starting this April.

3 days ago · 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.

3 days ago · Before Jan 27, 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 (S$8.70).

18 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 ...

Nov 18, 2024 · Osaka will enforce a ban on street smoking starting 27 January 2025 This move builds on a 2007 ordinance that established smoke-free zones in six designated areas, including popular tourist spots like JR Osaka Station, Ebisubashi-suji, and Shinsaibashi-suji.