Observed arrival · 2026-10-09
Pedalaw: Japan’s bicycle-rules guide
A Japanese-language guide to bicycle rules, with answers for common riding situations and information that can vary by prefecture.
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- Japanese cyclists checking everyday rules
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- It also lists bicycle-insurance ordinance status by prefecture: 35 mandatory, 9 effort-required, and 3 with no requirement listed.
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The homepage groups 22 scenarios into six categories, including distracted riding, road position, intersections, carrying passengers or cargo, equipment and night riding, and dangerous conduct. Answers use ×, △, or ○ and are paired with explanations; examples also show violation names and fines. The page lists bicycle-insurance ordinance status as 35 prefectures mandatory, 9 effort-required, and 3 with no requirement listed.
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