Osaka will soon host Expo , which runs from April to October, with representatives from 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. 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.
Compare that to the United States, where in , Similar anti-smoking measures have been implemented in other parts of Japan, including in Tokyo ahead of the Olympics, which have remained in place ever since. Miyata withdrew from the Summer Olympics in Paris last year after admitting to smoking and drinking.
She was 19 at the time. The six-month Expo runs from April 13 until October The city has spent CNN Travel named the Kansai region β which includes Osaka β as one of its 25 places to visit in Discovery Company. All rights reserved. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
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