Japan's Osaka Bans 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).
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).
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