Just 1 hour and 45 minutes from central Tokyo by high-speed ferry lies a destination that feels worlds apart. While most visitors flock to Shibuya Crossing or the temples of Asakusa, adventurous cycli…
Can you believe that in a city as dense as Tokyo, there’s a place where you can ride for over 80 kilometers without stopping for a single traffic light? Just as your own city may be defined by its gre…
For those dreaming of the ultimate Japanese cycling odyssey, the wait is over. Starting April 5, 2026, world-renowned creator CDawgVA (Connor Colquhoun) will embark on Cyclethon 5, a massive 1,300km c…
One of the largest cycling events in Japan, GRAND CYCLE TOKYO, will return to the streets of the capital this autumn. The date for its flagship ride, Rainbow Ride, has been set for November 23 (Mon, n…
Explore the charm of Okayama through the lens of Linda, the popular Taiwanese cycling influencer, as she takes on the “HARE IRO CYCLING OKAYAMA” project. Known as “the Land of Sunshi…
Among Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku may be the smallest — yet it offers one of the country’s most profound cycling journeys. The Shikoku 1,000km Circuit Route (also known as the Shikoku Round Cyc…
When planning a cycling trip in Japan, many international riders see Osaka simply as a gateway to Kyoto, Nara, or the Shimanami Kaido. But for cyclists, Osaka is much more than a transit hub. It is th…
On October 25, 2026, one of Asia’s largest international cycling events returns to Japan’s most iconic cycling route: the Cycling Shimanami 2026.Held only once every two years, this special event tran…
The German “outliers” of the cycling world are bringing their unique energy to Japan for the first time. RAD RACE, a creative collective from Hamburg, is redefining cycling not just as a s…
The Aso Hill Climb was far more than a conventional hill climb race.Held from November 22 to 23, 2025, the event is structured around two distinct experiences: a full-scale hill climb race of 11.6 kil…
When you arrive in Japan with your bike at one of the major international airports (Haneda, Narita, or Kansai), your first real challenge begins: getting out of the airport. These airports are f…
For cyclists who dream of discovering Japan at their own pace, Rinko is an essential travel skill. In Japan, bicycles cannot be brought onto trains in their original form. Instead, riders use a specia…
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