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

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more ...

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

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 ...

OSAKA -- As this city prepares to host Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, smoking regulations are becoming increasingly strict. A citywide ban on street smoking will take effect on Jan. 27, while some 4,000 ...

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 year's World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions ...