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flag Osaka implements city-wide smoking ban ahead of 2025 World Expo, fining violators 1,000 yen.

flag Osaka, Japan, has implemented a city-wide smoking ban on public streets as part of its preparations for the World Expo 2025, which will see visitors from around 160 countries. flag Previously, smoking was banned in six zones, but the new rule extends to the entire city, with violators facing a fine of 1,000 yen ($6.40). flag The ban also prohibits smoking in eateries with seating areas larger than 30 square meters starting April.

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