Category Archives: Japan

Bicycle touring South Korea and Japan: a comparison

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Bryan Keith

First, to conclude our journey: In contrast to our quick 21-hour trip from Antalya to Seoul (with one short stop in Moscow), it took 44 hours to return from Miyazaki to Antalya.  We had an overnight in Incheon — fun … Continue reading →

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Bicycle touring southern Kyushu: Ebino to Miyazaki

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Bryan Keith

As with my ski trip to Hokkaido a couple years ago, I was grateful for Keiichi’s help in planning this bicycle tour in Kyushu.  He lives in Kagoshima now, and I was looking forward to visiting him there.  However, with our … Continue reading →

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Bicycle touring Kumamoto Prefecture

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Bryan Keith

Even though it’s been over three years since a series of earthquakes rattled Kumamoto, the devastation is still readily apparent.  As a reminder that we’re in a seismically active area Ferda and I started our Kumamoto tour by slowly bicycling … Continue reading →

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Bicycle touring Oita Prefecture: Usuki and the bamboo lantern festival (Takeyoi)

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Bryan Keith

November is apparently bamboo lantern festival season in Oita with Usuki the first weekend, Hita the second weekend, and Taketa the third weekend.  During my planning for this Kyushu tour, my original route was too long, and one of the … Continue reading →

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Bicycle touring Oita Prefecture, the north: Hita, Nakatsu, Usa, Beppu

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Bryan Keith

A continuous surprise during our tour in Japan was just how good the riding is.  I went to South Korea expecting great riding and found great food.  I went to Japan expecting great food and found great riding. The start … Continue reading →

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