Category: Japan
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Japan Cycle Touring Packing: 2 Short Trips
Japan is one of those rare places where cycle touring feels both adventurous and approachable. Incredible infrastructure, thoughtful drivers, convenience stores everywhere, and routes that blend nature, culture, and food — sometimes all within the same kilometre. But packing for cycle touring, especially for your first trip, can feel overwhelming. What do you really need?…
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Lake Biwa: A 3-Day Guide To Japan’s Iconic Lakeside Loop
Just north of Kyoto is Japan’s largest freshwater lake — Lake Biwa — a calm, scenic place where locals swim, cycle, paddleboard, and temple-hop. Lake Biwa has been a cultural heartland for centuries: ancient shrines, Zen monasteries, and old post towns ring the shoreline. Much like the Shimanami Kaido route, the Biwaichi route is a…
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Cycling the famous Shimanami Kaido route in Japan
Back home in Vancouver, the rainy season had already settled in. We hadn’t been outside on our bikes in weeks, and while indoor trainers keep your legs moving, they’re undeniably a little soul-crushing. So I cannot tell you how wonderful it felt to be on the bikes outside – especially for an adventure on the…
