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Response: Osaka, Japan has banned smoking on its streets in preparation for the 2025 World Expo. The ban will be implemented in two stages, with the first stage starting in April 2022, and the second stage in October 2022. The ban will apply to all streets, parks, and other public spaces in the city. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 yen (approximately $275 USD). The ban is part of a larger effort to promote a smoke-free environment and improve public health in the city.