Wearing a helmet when using a bicycle

Approximately 60% of those who died in a traffic accident while riding a bicycle have a fatal injury to their head.
In addition, the mortality rate of those who did not wear a helmet is about 2.1 times higher than those who wore helmets.
(Total from 2018 to 2022) Source: National Police Agency Transportation Bureau

Wearing a riding helmet that protects the head can reduce the damage caused by traffic accidents and save lives.

According to the revised Road Traffic Law (enforced on April 1, 2023), it is mandatory for all bicycle users to wear a riding helmet.
To protect your precious life, wear a riding helmet when using a bicycle.
In addition, with the revision of the Road Traffic Law, the "Guidelines on Traffic Methods" have also been partially revised from April 1, 2023.
Use a riding helmet with a safety mark such as an SG mark as much as possible, and wear it correctly, such as tightening the chin string.

Instructions on Transportation Methods Chapter 3 Section 1
1 Knowledge of riding a bicycle
(8)When riding a bicycle, wear a riding helmet. Try to wear a riding helmet with a safety mark, such as an SG mark, and wear it properly, such as tightening your chin strap.

In an car society, pedestrians and drivers must be aware of their responsibilities and strive to create a traffic environment that allows them to pass safely and comfortably without disturbing the people around them. .
To that end, be sure to have the correct knowledge of cars and traffic in advance and learn the correct way of transportation, and even in actual traffic, make decisions with compassion for the other party, It is necessary to act.
This rule is designed as a guide for pedestrians and drivers to be aware of their respective responsibilities and build a safe and comfortable car society.
Read it repeatedly to understand and learn the correct way of transportation, and to teach friends and family, especially children occasionally.
(Quoted from Chapter 1, “Common Knowledge for Pedestrians and Drivers”)

You can check the latest "Guidelines on Traffic Methods" at this time.

SG means Safe Goods (safe product).
The SG mark indicates that the association has certified that the product conforms to the SG standards set by the Japan Product Safety Association, and is a sign of safety and security.
SG Mark is a registered trademark of the Association.

This is a system in which treatment costs (human damage) are compensated if an accident is determined to be due to a product defect.
Treatment costs (human damage) will be compensated if it is determined that the product is due to a defect in the product, treatment costs (human damage) will be compensated. The maximum amount of compensation per accident is 100 million yen.
Please refer to the link below for details such as compensation requirements.