Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight overtourism

Feb 24, 2026 - 15:03
Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight overtourism
A new facility opened last Thursday in Dotombori, the Osaka canal district that’s the biggest tourism draw in the heart of central Japan’s largest city. It isn’t a new restaurant, shopping…