Thursday, August 26, 2010

Cycling in Japan: An Insider's Tips





RIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, NOT ON THE SIDEWALKS!

If you choose to get around in Japan on a bicycle, remember to obey all the rules of the road, just as if you were driving a car. That means driving on the left side of the road, stopping at stoplights, and so on.

 Riding your bike on the sidewalks is prohibited except for persons under 12 or over 70.

 Always use caution when driving near parked cars. Many accidents with bicycles and motorcycles are caused when a cyclist collides with an opening car door!



2 comments:

Dani loves Oki said...

Hey Mike,

Thanks for this info. I always wondered about the rules about biking in Okinawa. But I have a question that you may be able to answer. What if you are an adult riding with a small child in a bike seat? Are you required to ride in the street? I would like to ride from Chatan to Camp Foster with my son, but there is no way I am riding down 58 in the street! Arigatou!

RyukyuMike said...

Dani loves Oki,
That's a tough one for me to answer; I'll have to check with someone for you. Most rules aren't bent, for any reason,in this country. I'm willing to bet this one isn't either, even though your point makes good sense to me.. I have a few good friends over on the Facebook Page so, I'll post this there and see if we get a response for you.