A visit to Japan's Cycle Base Asahi exploring all the different kinds of bikes they sell.

The warning follows an incident in May where a man suffered severe injuries after his bike frame broke while he was riding.

Cyclists caught using their phones - making calls, sending texts or even just looking at the screen - face a fine of up to ...

Starting on Nov. 1, penalties in Japan related to bicycles will change. Cycling under the influence of alcohol will become a ...

For years I’ve followed progress of the STREEK cargo trike, a fascinating-looking electric cargo carrier from Japan. This utility-focused ...

Although the total number of traffic accidents is declining in Japan, the proportion that involve bicycles is on the rise. Unlike many other countries, riding a bicycle on the pavement is allowed in ...

Traffic regulations for bicycles have now been tightened in Japan as a revised Road Traffic Law took effect on Friday.

Japan is getting tougher on bike safety with stiffened and standardized punishments for a range of offenses, including using ...

The new rules also impose strict penalties for cycling under the influence of alcohol. Drunk cyclists now risk up to three years in prison or up to ¥500,000 fine. The law even applies to those who ...

Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race ...

Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months jail under strict new rules introduced Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a ...