
Tokyo is one of the most visited cities in the world and there are abundant stories about it. I wonder if there would be any angles that I would discover and get me anchored during this trip. That was the relationship between the city and bicycles.
I would say that it was the first time that I’d experienced one of the most bicycle-friendly in the world. Without any previous knowledge about it, it was fascinating to this urban transportation in full range. From moms to a salaryman to a homeless man, they all had a bike at some point.
Bicycles were everywhere, so also parking: on the streets, in subway stations and apartments. I found those bikes on the street added another unique characteristic to the Tokyo urban landscape.
Rules and regulations about bicycle parking were apparent. Of course, there would be some mischief and mistreatment. We are human after all.
Lying dead No bicycles No bicycle parking Bike barrier Ticketed Ticketed and rubbished No food on bike Old one
[…] In the previous post, it was a fresh way to discover Tokyo through bicycles. They became the main focus while roaming the streets and added another layer of my urban photography. […]
[…] rest of the trip. It was where I first notice something unique about the city. I was fascinated by the relationship between bicycles and the city. Since then, it became my trip’s main […]
[…] a walking range to explore the city street on foot and see what there would be something more about bicycles on the way. Totally worth […]