So many visitors to Japan will go to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and other big cities. And that’s fine and there’s plenty of advice around. But if you are visiting the Japanese countryside, here are some tips. WHY VISIT...
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If you’ve landed here from a google search about bike rental and just want an ordinary bike to...
Read MoreIf you’re going to be cycling or doing any activity outdoors in Japan it pays to know the weather forecast for Japan. Pretty obvious, right? Having looked at which season can be good to visit, now a few tips on monitoring...
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The Japanese government has approved a new law to make a helmet compulsory when cycling in Japan...
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Take Cycle Sports magazine and put it with ride tracking and route mapping service Strava and you...
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A short post to tip the Finding Sachi website as a useful resource. Takao “Sachi”...
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Half the point of this website is to share resources that can be helpful for cycling in Japan and...
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Japan has some amazing coastal roads, there are stunning valleys and gorges, big mountain passes...
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Several cities and prefectures in Japan have made it compulsory to have insurance. The red zones...
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Japan has four pronounced seasons, plus a fifth one, the tsuyu rainy season in early summer....
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Update – this piece has been updated with an additional firm and news on bike changes so...
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If you’re visiting for a cycling holiday, is it worth learning Japanese? Now ideally...
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