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Daily Life In Osaka

OSAKA, JAPAN - APRIL 3: A sign in the Kuromon Ichiba Market instructs cyclists to dismount and walk their bicycles between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Osaka, Japan, on April 3, 2026. Local authorities have intensified the enforcement of pedestrian-only zones in major shopping arcades following the April 1 implementation of the 'blue ticket' fine system, which aims to reduce collisions in high-traffic areas during the peak spring tourism season. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13533887
Date Taken	3 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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