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2026-09-01
Residential Road Speed Limit Cut to 30km/h!
From September 2026, speed limit on residential roads without center lines drops from 60km/h to 30km/h. Applies to all vehicles for pedestrian safety.
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Traffic
4 itemsLatest information on Japan's traffic rules, licenses, and public transport
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2026-04-01
Bicycle "Blue Ticket" โ All 113 Violations
Effective April 1, 2026. Traffic fine system introduced for bicycles. Smartphone use: ยฅ12,000, running red lights: ยฅ6,000.
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2025-10-01
Foreign License Conversion Tightened! 10โ50 Questions
Effective October 1, 2025. Foreign license conversion test expanded 10โ50 questions, pass mark 70โ90%. Residence certificate required; tourists cannot convert.
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2020-05-20
Shinkansen Oversized Luggage Requires Reservation!
Oversized luggage (over 160cm total) on Shinkansen requires advance reservation. ยฅ1,000 fee without reservation. Easy booking via SmartEX app.