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"Osaka Aiming for 'Zero Passive Smoking' for the Osaka Expo" As Osaka aims for zero passive smoking for the Osaka Expo scheduled for April 2025, measures to prevent passive smoking are steadily progressing, almost as if to exclude smokers. Additionally, in April 2022, it was confirmed that indoor areas of facilities employing workers would be generally non-smoking due to the Osaka Prefecture Passive Smoking Prevention Ordinance (or the establishment of designated smoking rooms that meet regulations is possible). Referencing the actions taken in Tokyo during the Olympics, we have summarized the anticipated measures for smoking separation in Osaka moving forward.

**Considering the Issue of Passive Smoking Caused by Tobacco** Although the term "passive smoking" is often heard, surprisingly few people may understand its precise meaning, so let's clarify it. First, "tobacco smoke" can be classified into the following three types: 1. Mainstream smoke: Smoke inhaled directly through the cigarette 2. Sidestream smoke: Smoke emitted from the burning tip of the cigarette 3. Exhaled smoke: Smoke that comes out of the smoker's mouth after inhaling Many people may mistakenly think that sidestream smoke refers to "the smoke that the smoker exhales," but in fact, sidestream smoke is the smoke that comes from the burning tobacco. *Passive smoking refers to inhaling either or both of the above types 2 and 3, that is, "the smoke coming from the tobacco" and "the smoke exhaled by the smoker."* By the way, it is noted that sidestream smoke contains a higher concentration of harmful substances than mainstream smoke, which means that non-smokers may be inhaling a higher concentration of harmful substances than smokers. From the perspective of non-smokers, this is a very troublesome issue. > For more, click here https://www.ergojapan.co.jp/smokeclear/column/898/

"Latest Version for Fiscal Year 2022 (Tokyo) - Subsidies and Grants for Smoke-Free Booths Due to the revision of the Health Promotion Act, indoor smoking bans have been mandated since April 2020. As a result, part of the costs related to passive smoking measures can now be received as grants and subsidies, so let's take a closer look. This introduction will cover the eligible recipients and facilities for grants and subsidies, as well as detailed application methods based on the latest version for fiscal year 2022. Please use this as a reference. Although this is the latest version, there are no changes from last year's content regarding eligibility and application methods. Please note that the grants and subsidies introduced here are limited to stores located within Tokyo, so stores outside of Tokyo are not eligible. Additionally, the content may have changed, so be sure to check the latest information provided by the relevant local government before applying." > For more details, click here https://www.ergojapan.co.jp/smokeclear/column/1190/

The outbreak of the coronavirus has forced changes in lifestyle, and it has also affected the environment surrounding smokers. Since the pandemic began, the number of people smoking outdoors has increased, leading to new problems. For example, in Shinjuku, despite a regulation that prohibits street smoking throughout the area, smoking on the streets and littering of cigarettes continues unabated. In smoking ban areas, numerous "No Smoking on the Street" stickers are prominently displayed, making it seem as if awareness among smokers is thoroughly enforced.