6 Key Rules in Osaka City.

2025年9月10日

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For foreign residents living in Osaka City, we would like to inform you about the six rules we have put together.

6rules：Table of contents

Do not dispose waste at any non-designated site.
If you dispose waste at a non-designated site, you could be subject to a criminal penalty.
Follow the City of Osaka's rules, and dispose waste appropriately.

Littering of items such as empty cans and paper scraps are prohibited in Osaka City.
Please abide to the City of Osaka's waste disposal rules.

You cannot smoke cigarettes in public areas such as streets and parks in Osaka City.

A fine of 1,000 yen can be charged for violations.

Japanese people tend to think that loud sounds and voices bother others.

Be careful that loud voices, parties, TV and music might bother your neighbors.
Be careful not to make a lot of noise when you use a washing machine,or a vacuum cleaner, or taking a shower early in the morning or late at night.
In condominium or apartments, refrain from talking loudly or making a lot of noise.

In public spaces like trains and buses, please keep in mind the following:

Speaking in a loud voice is considered to be manner violation in Japan.
As talking on the phone on a bus or train is considered to be bad manners in Japan, please refrain from talking on the phone (as it bothers other people).
Be sure that your music is not too loud and cannot be overheard outside of the earphones.
When a bus or train is crowded, take care so your backpack does not bother other people.