Question about bikes

I've seen many people riding all sorts of bikes in Japan, and one that stands out are the electric bicycles that have a large battery that you recharge. Does anyone have any personal feedback for a particular brand of electric bike that they found to be very reliable?

I have never ridden an electric bicycle, but it seems that smaller wheels are more popular with people who ride with small children.
Yamaha's PAS, Bridgestone's bikke, and Panasonic's Gyutto seem to be popular types that can carry children.
https://cyclemarket.jp/static/article/1/38
https://www.jitensyakan.com/view/category/2children
https://www.motovelo.co.jp/blog/202203-16046/
https://my-best.com/254
You can see reviews of electric bicycles on Kakaku.com.
https://kakaku.com/bicycle/electric-bicycle/
On Yodobashi's website, you can search according to your purpose.
https://www.yodobashi.com/category/152022/152023/152024/152033/?gad_so... bS4QAvD_BwE

Do you mean an electric bicycle (dendo-jitensha) or an EV scooter (dendo-baiku)? Whichever it is, those things have evolved over the decades. Consult at a big bike shop and see what type suits best for your lifestyle and location. For the record, I've used the former and it has its pros and cons.

Thanks Uco for the info.

Yes, I meant electric bicycle and wanted to know which one was good to go with. Not the fully electric bikes, still the kind you pedal. I did see some different brands in the store and it seems most of those kinds of bikes are gonna be around ju-man yen anyway.

Thanks for the feedback.

Here in hilly Yokohama, electric bicycles are pretty much a practical necessity for those who frequently bring home groceries or toddlers uphill. As long as the battery is working, you can keep pedaling on hills just as you would on flat streets.

The downside of those bikes, however, is that the battery runs out after pedaling about 30 minutes. That means you can't really enjoy bicycle riding as a hobby: If you decide to go further just because it's a nice day, you'll end up pushing your bike all the way home. You also can't really use them as a substitute to trains. They're just not meant to run long distances. And mind you, an electric bicycle without electricity is heavy to push! Also, don't even think about pedaling an electric bike without a charged battery!

To avoid this, you may want to spend your money for bicycles with batteries that last longer than others. That said, I have the impression that they don't run exactly as they say they would on their manuals. You may want to look into review sites such as ‰¿Ši.com to read about updated experiences. Or best, you can ask neighbors using electric bicycles while sharing a lifestyle similar to yours. It's a great way to strike conversation.

Another thing is that a great number of bicycle repair shops are running out of business today. Make sure you know what to do when you have trouble with your bike, because a lot of problems can be fixed only at the shops that deal with that specific manufacturer.

If you don't intend to carry a lot of things or children on your bike, I think it may be even better to buy a mountain bike instead. There are also "share bikes" in almost every neighborhood now, which can be an affordable option instead of owning a bicycle.

Meanwhile, here is a Japanese-language Google search result on "electric bicycle recommendations".
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E9%9B%BB%E5%8B%95%E8%87%AA%E8%BB%A2%E...

I hope it helps.