From commuting to work and picking up groceries to cycling Japan’s scenic national routes, bikes are a popular and practical way to get around. Even if you don’t own one, Japan’s many bike-sharing ...

Thinking of cycling in Tokyo? Here's what you need to know about helmet laws, bike theft prevention, and those surprisingly ...

Joy Riding in Japan At a countryside resort with a serious cycling program, a pro racer turns out to be an ecstatically upbeat tour guide ...

IZU, Japan, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Yuka Kobayashi broke new ground this week when she became the first female Japanese rider to compete at the Olympics in a keirin -- a cycling race ingrained in the ...

Japan is known in the cycling world almost exclusively for a handful of manufacturers, predominantly Shimano. Sadly, the racing scene doesn't compare to the size of the industry, as evidenced by ...

After learning how to choose your bike and exploring your local neighborhood, you’ll soon find that almost anywhere is within biking distance in Japan. With bike lanes aplenty, it’s no surprise that ...

Italian Ivan Basso came to Japan this weekend to visiting to Cycle Mode International 2006, a Japanese bike show. Cycle Mode is one of two bike shows in Japan, held on November 4-5, in Makuhari ...

Over the past five years, cycling has become a go-to means of transport in Japan. To de-clutter sidewalks full of parked bikes, one Tokyo company is taking parking underground.