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Detail (all in Japanese) here: http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/f5g/310322.html
The insurance requirement is part of a set of regulations intended to promote safe and correct use of bicycles in Kanagawa prefecture.
Although insurance becomes compulsory, there are no fines or penalties for non-observance. So... another toothless regulation.
All this follows various accidents around the country in recent years, in which cyclists have collided with pedestrians, usually while texting or otherwise not paying attention, resulting in death or serious injury. Courts have awarded massive (tens of millions of yen) damages. So while insurance is probably a good idea, cycling responsibly is an even better idea.
The insurance requirement is part of a set of regulations intended to promote safe and correct use of bicycles in Kanagawa prefecture.
Although insurance becomes compulsory, there are no fines or penalties for non-observance. So... another toothless regulation.
All this follows various accidents around the country in recent years, in which cyclists have collided with pedestrians, usually while texting or otherwise not paying attention, resulting in death or serious injury. Courts have awarded massive (tens of millions of yen) damages. So while insurance is probably a good idea, cycling responsibly is an even better idea.