Observing Everyday Rules

１．Disposing of Garbage

Littering is prohibited.

Throw trash in the trash cans.

 

Use the correct garbage bags.

Purchase Fukuoka City–designated garbage bags from supermarkets or convenience stores, and separate waste by type.

Points to be aware of when putting out garbage.

The day to put out the garbage depends on where you live.

Put out the garbage between sunset and midnight.

There are designated areas for putting out garbage.

 

Get advice on how to put out the garbage in Fukuoka City.

Scan the QR code to check the garbage disposal rules.

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How to separate household garbage

Scan this QR code for information on household waste disposal, sorting, and recycling.

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２．Station and Train Etiquette

Hold onto your luggage securely when using escalators.

 

Please make sure your belongings do not inconvenience other passengers.

 

Keep the doorway clear for passengers who need to get off.

 

Keep your voice low on the train.

 

Give up your seat and priority spaces to passengers who are disabled, elderly, pregnant or in wheelchairs or those with young children or strollers.

 

No eating or drinking in stations and on the train.

 

３．Smoking Rules in Fukuoka City

No smoking while walking or riding a bicycle. Smoking on public streets is prohibited, especially in the Tenjin and Daimyō districts and the Hakata Station area.

When smoking outdoors, dispose of cigarette butts in an ashtray or other proper container.

https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shimin/jigyochosei/shisei/rojoukinnenntiku_2.html

 

　

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４．Riding a Bicycle

Where to ride

Cycle on the left hand side of the road.

Areas requiring extra caution

Pedestrians take priority on sidewalks. When riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is permitted, ride slowly on the side closest to the road.

When riding after dark

Turn on your bicycle lights after dark.

 

When riding a bicycle

When riding a bicycle, you must wear a helmet.

 

Where to park your bicycle

Park in a bicycle parking area.

 

 

　　　"No unattended bicycle parking” sign

 

 

Bicycle Parking Map 

https://chari-angels.com/map/

 

Bicycles Left on the Road Are Subject to Removal

Bicycles parked on streets or in areas other than designated bicycle parking areas will be treated as abandoned bicycles and removed.

A storage and removal fee of 2,500 yen must be paid to retrieve your bicycle.

 

Removed bicycles can be collected from the following locations.

　　　

Locations by ward where bicycles were removed from	Temporary Storage Areas	Address	Telephone number
Higashi Ward	Kaizuka	7-7 Kaizuka, Higashi-ku	092-633-3050
Hakata Ward	Enokida	3-11-14 Higashi-Hie, Hakata-ku (Under the tracks of urban expressway)	092-411-1706
Chūō Ward	Nanotsu	3-7 Nanotsu, Chūō-ku	092-781-6542
Minami Ward	Hirao	2-18 Ōkusu, Minami-ku	092-524-0415
Jōnan Ward	Nishijin	14 Sohara, Sawara-ku	092-851-6878
Sawara Ward
Nishi Ward	Meinohama	4-26-3 Odo, Nishi-ku	092-881-8848

 

Scan this QR code to learn more about removed bicycles.

https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/doro-gesuido/cycle/hp/removal_2303.html

 

Prohibited riding behaviors

Cycling drunk

Using a cellphone while cycling

Riding side-by-side

Holding an umbrella while cycling

Using headphones while cycling

Two people riding one bicycle

 

About bicycle insurance

In some cases, accidents involving pedestrians can result in substantial compensation claims. Under a Fukuoka City ordinance, all bicycle riders are required to carry bicycle liability insurance or equivalent coverage. Make sure you understand and follow bicycle safety precautions when riding.

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Traffic rules for bicycles

https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shimin/seikatsuanzen/shisei/jitensya-kotsurule.html