a revision to the act came into effect in November 2024, under which riding under the influence (defined as a breath alcohol level of 0.15 milligrams or more per liter of breath) also became subject to a penalty of up to three years imprisonment or a fine of up to 500,000 yen (around $3,380).
A: According to the National Police Agency, people were apprehended for riding bicycles under the influence of alcohol in 4,542 cases between November 2024 and June 2025 across Japan. By jurisdiction, Fukuoka Prefectural Police recorded the highest number of cases, at 949, followed by Saitama Prefectural Police at 331 cases and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department at 326 cases.
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