Tickets for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka are being resold on flea market apps and at some discount ticket stores, ...

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, ...

Before Monday, smoking was banned in six zones including the area around Osaka station. This has been expanded to the whole ...

Designated smoking areas are in place to offer some relief to those who need their nicotine fix. One spot garnering attention ...

which is creating a vast green space near JR Osaka Station. This project is seen as a significant departure from Osaka’s traditional image as a bustling metropolis focused on food and shopping.

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 (US$6.40). Local regulations ...