It might also be part of a smoking cessation plan. Staying hydrated and physically active can help boost your body’s metabolism, potentially clearing nicotine from your system faster.

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 ($6.40). Local regulations ...

The city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions are ...