Kick scooters, called electric or e-scooters for short, have become widespread. E-scooters can be a great alternative to public transport and cab rides since taxi rates in Japan are expensive. They’re also more cost-effective and accessible.
I tried renting an electric kick scooter around downtown Sendai several times and it was fun. Scooter rental in Japan is perfectly legal. In fact, these vehicles are slowly becoming a vital part of daily life in Japan’s big cities like Tokyo, and Osaka, along with many other smaller cities like Sendai. This means that you can ride the scooters, as long as you go through the dedicated process in the app, and abide by the rules, of course.
Last weekend I went to Cost-co and accidentally I saw an electric kick scooter. It was nice and I tried to ride on it. I wanted to own one but I think it is not reasonable to buy because it is expensive. I guess, renting is decent. With the adjustments made to the Road Traffic Law and the creation of a dedicated e-scooter law, riding and renting kick scooters is finally as easy and safe in Japan as it is in other countries. So, it’s no wonder that electric scooters are especially popular among tourists who want to travel short distances but don’t want to take a cab.
Riding an electric scooter is fun we just need to follow rules and check some restrictions so you can ride safely and freely in Japan.
JOHN
STARRY
Yukiko
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