If it’s not the world-class skiing in the winter or Mt. Fuji, most of the hyped imagery around Japan is the neon lights of Shibuya Crossing, the crush of bars in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai, or the ...

There are few better ways to see Japan than by bike, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization: The well-kept roads, variety of scenery and low environmental impact provide perfect courses ...

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 ...

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 country's culture. By Shiho Tanaka ...

MILWAUKEE -- An unusual sight greeted Wisconsinites along the lakefront on Wednesday, June 20: A pack of riders from half-a-world away -- members of the Japan Cycling Federation, in town for the 10th ...

In Tokyo, 14% of commuting traffic is on bike, according to the Japanese Transport Ministry. But you’d never guess it. That’s because the Japanese capital is burying thousands of bikes in underground ...