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 ...

As I pedal past rice paddies, blooming camellias and dairy farms, a few last cherry blossoms speckle my arms and legs. But my eyes are on Atsuhito Wakasugi’s hands as I ride behind him through the ...

A week after the magnitude 9 earthquake and the tsunami which ravaged northeast Japan, the pro riders of the country say they want to race in remembrance of the tragedy. Aisan Racing Team, one of the ...