safety

Osaka police to start patrolling on motorized kick scooters

At least it’s a little cooler than recumbent bikes.

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Bear encounter prevention app growing in popularity in Japan

BowBear hopes you’ll see no bear.

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The curious case of the 7-month-old milk that tasted fine and didn’t make anyone sick

No one’s crying over expired milk this time.

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Firefighters called after overheating mobile battery placed in hotel fridge in Hokkaido

But is the fridge to blame?

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A bag of chips could save you from drowning, according to water safety experts

Have you hugged your chips lately?

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Mobile battery fire breaks out on Tokyo’s main commuter line

Battery began to burn after less than a minute of use, owner says.

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Japanese can maker says it’s OK to microwave cans with their new invention

Can the Range de Can do what it says it can?

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School suddenly changes field trip from 2025 Expo to Universal Studios Japan over safety concerns

Will more follow their lead?

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Japan’s National Police Agency plans to introduce fines for bike traffic violations in 2026

The proposal would leave bikers who ignore police warnings about reckless riding with a ticket and fine instead of a criminal charge.

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Japanese driving school holds special drunk driving lesson【Video】

Finished your six drinks? Then it’s time to get behind the wheel!

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SoraNews24 formally apologizes for recent misunderstanding with crows in nearby park

We eat crow and apologize to some crows.

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What it’s like to live in Tokyo’s least safe neighbourhood

Five things our reporter noticed after moving from Tokyo’s safest area to its least safe one.

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What should you do if you get stuck in an elevator in an earthquake? Japan’s NHK offers five tips

And we add one of our own.

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If the new bicycle helmet rule isn’t mandatory, are there penalties for not following it?

We asked a lawyer to find out!

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Hokkaido amusement park shuts down Ferris wheel for the day with mother and children still at top

Top of the world, Ma!

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University of Tokyo lecturer suggests giving cars big cartoon eyes will make them safer

The cars have eyes.

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Japanese company develops a door within a door, and it’s a great idea

When is a door not a door?

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Road in Chiba plagued by accidents involving shutterbugs seeking “Chiba-fornia” shots【Video】

Chiba-fornia dreamin’ on such a winter’s day.

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Two men hit by woman falling out of window… who was looking at another man who fell off rooftop

Luckily, everyone involved is expected to pull through.

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Manhole Holy War breaks out in Tokyo, winners get money and help repair city infrastructure

All’s fair in love and Manhole Holy War.

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