Japan introduces new fines for nuisance cyclists

Japan is set to introduce stricter regulations for bicycle riders with a revised road traffic law, which will take effect from early 2026.

Japan is set to introduce stricter regulations for bicycle riders with a revised road traffic law, which will take effect from early 2026.

The Tokyo 1-Day Ticket (Tokyo Free Ticket) offers unlimited travel on all JR trains, subways, streetcars and buses within Tokyo's 23 wards.

The Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass (Tokunai Pass) offers unlimited rides on all JR East trains within Tokyo's 23 wards.

The Hokuriku Arch Pass offers foreign tourists unlimited travel around the Hokuriku region, including Kanazawa, Toyama, and Takayama and between Osaka/Kyoto and Tokyo via the Hokuriku region.

The JR East Nagano Niigata Area Rail Pass offers foreign tourists unlimited travel on JR trains within the Shin'etsu region (Nagano and Niigata prefectures) and a large part of the nearby Kanto and Hokuriku regions.

The JR East Tohoku Area Rail Pass offers foreign tourists unlimited travel on JR trains within the Tohoku region for five or ten consecutive days.

The Sendai Area Pass offers unlimited rides on JR trains, city buses, the Sendai subway and various other train and bus routes in Sendai.

The Sendai Marugoto Pass offers unlimited rides on JR trains, city buses, the Sendai subway and various other train and bus routes in Sendai.