Osaka - Post Report Question and Answers

What is the air quality like at post (good/moderate/bad)? Are there seasonal air quality issues? Does the air quality have an impact on health?

Mostly great, with occasional yellow sand cloud that causes some air issues. Can be a bit smoggy at times, as Osaka-Kobe is an industrial area. - May 2026


Fantastic. I have asthma so air quality played a big role in my choosing this post. Haven't been disappointed at all. - May 2021


No concerns. - Jul 2018


It's generally pretty good, though spring can be rough with pollen and sand from continental East Asia filling the air. - Oct 2013