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Osaka bans public smoking ahead of Expo 2025

Tokyo, Japan CNN —

One of Japan’s biggest cities is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning cigarettes.

Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from April to October, with representatives from 158 countries and regions participating in talks, demonstrations and exhibitions.

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 1,000 yen (about $6).

“Osaka City will expand its no-smoking areas to cover the entire city to enhance safety, cleanliness and its image as an international tourist destination,” city officials announced in a statement earlier this month. “This initiative aims not only to beautify the city but also to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents and visitors.”

Current national laws largely ban smoking in establishments such as restaurants, offices and public transportation, and some cities have bans in public places. It is also illegal for people under the age of 20 to smoke and buy tobacco.

However, throughout Japan, it’s common for airports, train stations and other public buildings to have dedicated smoking rooms.

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