About this episode
John discusses the new cycling rules in Japan and the confusion surrounding them.
There’s been a lot of noise lately about cycling rules in Japan, especially since stricter enforcement and new penalties started on April 1, 2026. Let's talk through what’s actually going on, and why so many people (cyclists and drivers) are feeling confused and anxious about it. This isn’t a rant, and it’s definitely not legal advice. It’s just me sharing my thoughts as someone who uses a bike almost every day, trying to make sense of rules that seem clear in isolation but complicated in real life. If you live in Japan, how are you feeling about these changes? If you’re overseas, how are cycling rules handled where you live? Do you feel education and awareness are prioritized over punishment? Thanks for listening, and thanks for having a coffee with me ☕ I’ll catch you at the next video. Bye for now! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .
People in this episode
Host: John
Topics covered
- cycling rules
- Japan
- traffic laws
- cyclists
- drivers
- penalties
- education
Keywords
- cycling rules
- Japan
- traffic laws
- penalties
- cyclists
- drivers
- education
- awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Japan
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