Takashi Niwa

The road stretches through sugarcane fields into the horizon of sparkling emerald water. Under the big blue sky, there are no...

Enjoy views of Mt. Fuji that change against different backgrounds as you cycle around the mountain. The climb up to the fifth...

Starting from the Tokyo outskirts, this ride takes us across the island of Honshu. Many cyclists try to ride across Japan’s l...

At Senmaida (one-thousand rice paddies) in Shirayone, the more than 2,000 terraced ride paddies sloping down to the beach will ta...

A Cycling Journey to Experience the Local Life in Japan Why cycle Japan? What most cyclists, Japanese and foreigners alike...

Shimanami Kaido—An Island Hopping JourneyChugoku/ShikokuTotal distance: 161.7 km.Best Season: March to November It feels l...

There’s no better way to explore a new city than by bicycle. Walking has its merits, but you can’t cover nearly the territory. Yet Tokyo can be a daunting city for even the most hardened traveler, and navigating the maze of streets on two wheels may seem like a quick way to get lost. Thankfully, the good people at the cheerfully named Tokyo Great Cycling Tour are here to help.