Japan began accepting preferred-number applications for light and small motorcycles on October 19. Applications are available online or at counters; the earliest general-number plates can be issued on October 26, subject to payment confirmation.
A Tokyo Metro train toward Kita-senju overshot its stopping position at Toranomon Hills on October 19 morning. A partial suspension lasting about 50 minutes affected approximately 34,000 people; no injuries were confirmed.
Keisei, Keikyu, Sendai Airport Transit, Tokyo Monorail, Tobu, JR East and Hokuso announced October 13 that they would replace magnetic tickets with QR-coded tickets from spring 2027.
TV Asahi reported October 12 that Tokyo police were moving toward measures including repainting centre lines, after observing cars cross yellow lines while trying to give bicycles space.