Podcast [English World] Episode 95: New cycling fines in 2026

Kyodo News30-04-2025

KYODO NEWS - 6 hours ago - 08:28 | All, Podcast
Japan to get tougher on minor rule-breaking cyclists
Three Kyodo News reporters -- Ellessa Yamada, Donican Lam and Peter Masheter -- talk about plans to implement new fines from April 2026 on cyclists who break minor rules such as using a phone while riding. Listen as they discuss how cycling in Japan has changed since the coronavirus pandemic, how the rules differ abroad, and whether rent-a-cycle services are a good idea.
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Japan police to fine minor rule-breaking cyclists from next April
Kyodo News presents a bilingual podcast for English learners about the ins and outs of news writing and how to translate tricky Japanese phrases into English. Have fun listening to journalists discuss recent articles as they occasionally go off on unrelated tangents.
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