Japan’s cold wave provides chilling natural bike theft solution
As the New Year begins, the words “cold wave” tend to appear more frequently in Japanese weather reports, with Tokyo’s first big snowfall in 4…
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Japanese artist Yone Yonemoto’s idea for a theft-proof bike is pure genius
Although bicycle theft is on the decline in Japan (for example, in Tokyo, the number of total reported thefts dropped from 51,094 in 2015 to…
Japanese sign seems to tell people to get off their bike “for the sake of the Queen”
Japan has an emperor but it doesn’t have a queen. Therefore, it makes no sense to see a sign in Japan telling you to do…
World’s first custom 3D-printed unibody carbon fiber e-bike Superstrata gets Ultraman edition
If you bike a lot, you can appreciate the benefit of having a sturdy, lightweight bike. If you follow bike-related or crowdfunding news, then you…
Too Many Bicyclists in Japan
Walking down the streets of a Japanese metropolitan center can be an eye-opening experience. Flashing neon signs provide an insight into the unexpected commerce of…
Yowamushi Pedal stamp rally is a biker’s anime pilgrimage, popular cosplayer Chamomile reports
As fans of competitive bike racing manga and anime Yowamushi Pedal know, the setting for much of the action takes place in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture….
Student Designs Bicycle Using Traditional Japanese Interlocking Woodwork
Kigumi is a traditional Japanese craft of that interlocks wooden joints. The intricate type of carpentry uses no nails, screws, or glue and often produces…
Two Cats Give Impressively Thorough Bicycle Inspection, Possibly Best in Japan
If you have ever owned a cat which likes to spend a lot of time outside, you’ve probably wondered, exactly what is it that they…
Shop Owner Comes Up With Genius Solution to Illegally Parked Bicycle Problem
Despite often being praised as one of the most crime-free countries in the world, for some reason when it comes to illegally parked bicycles, Japan’s…
Police Detain and Interrogate Man For Warning Elementary Schoolers Blocking His Apartment
When we’re faced with an adult causing trouble or making a scene in public, finding the right words to warn them or persuade them to…
Shedding Light On Japan’s “Shady School Rules”: Japanese Twitter Users Speak Out
News of the Osakan teen who sued her school for forcing her to dye her naturally brown hair went viral last week, with numerous international…
Scenery That Needs To Be Breathed In: How To Take In The Beauty Of Japan’s Lake Biwa
Located in Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa is Japan’s largest freshwater lake (258.8 square miles or 670.4 square kilometers), and with gorgeous views of the coast,…
Instagrammer Takes Whimsical Pictures Of Himself Popping Wheelies On His “Mom Bike”
Mamoru Kanai is an Instagrammer from Tokyo who ventures out to various neighborhoods to perform tricks on his mamachari. Mamachari, which literally translates as “mom…
See Why The Yerka Is The World’s First ‘Unstealable’ Bicycle
“An integrated bike lock that is safe, comfortable, and beautifully designed.” This is how Andrés Roi, Juan J. Monsalve and Cristóbal Cabello, founders of the…