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

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

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

Osaka mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the ban will make city ‘safe’. Meanwhile the Osaka region is extending a ban on smoking in ...

OSAKA—To foster a clean image ahead of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, Osaka has implemented a citywide ban on outdoor smoking, ...

The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist ...

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 ...