Ride-along

Hello, heat island. Not a lot of shade on Japanese streets and sidewalks. And in summer, shade is really needed. Without it, a brutal summer is all the more brutal.

That's always a good sight to see. Just ride safely and drink plenty of liquids.

Good to see.

However, isn't it required for children under 12 to wear helmets?

Ah, sorry,just looked it up.

Just recommended.

Phew.

Good to see they are keeping left and not riding 3 abreast..... Dooh!

Not a helmet in sight and on the wrong side of the road.

As soon as a car comes along, the selfish driver will expect everyone to get out of its way. There are no pavements, no bike lanes, and no traffic calming measures. City planning at its very worst.

Not at its worst. By having the streets fairly narrow, lots of intersections without traffic lights, cars won't speed, makes it safer than the bigger 2 lanes each way roads for sure.