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Foreign tourists will be offered fixed rate toll passes for central Japan start February 22nd, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:09:00 PST

Picture: Roadside view - Japan "Central Nippon Expressway Co. says it will offer a fixed-rate toll pass for foreign drivers to promote tourism in central Japan. The all-you-can-ride pass is good...

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Wrong way high related incidents a headache for drivers and riders in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:08:00 PST

Picture: Motorcycle rider on a Japanese motorway in Tokyo "About 400 wrong-way highway-related incidents occurred in the western region of Japan every year since 2003, according to West...

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Where does your motorcycle "shaken" tax money go in Japan?

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:48:00 PST

"Fees from the nation's expensive automobile-inspection system... are used to fund the transportation ministry's car-safety entity—the National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victims' Aid. ...The...

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Tsushima Island in Japan by motorcycle- Camping road trip video

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:18:00 PST

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Great video showing Japan by scooter and getting in touch with nature, check it out

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:17:00 PST

Explore Japan by motorcycle, stop when you want and experience the real Japan

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:11:00 PST

Motorcycle Japan: A Rider's Diary ● Provides a detailed checklist for buying or hiring a bike in Japan.● Discover how to plan a trip, what gear to take and when to ride.● ...

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Experience Japanese culture when you motorcycle Japan - Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:11:00 PST

Yamaha Japan plans to shutter 5 plants in Japan as reorganize business

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:21:00 PST

"As part of efforts to consolidate its 12 domestic plants into seven, the company has already removed equipment and machinery from some plants. On Aug. 16, Yamaha will start soliciting voluntary...

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Baby boomer guide to seeing Japan by motorcycle

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:10:00 PST

Head out on the highway when you tour Japan by motorcycle - Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:10:00 PST

Yamaha Japan plans to make electric bicycles a core market segament as competition intensifies

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:18:00 PDT

"Competition against Honda and Suzuki Motor Corp. in the motorcycle business in emerging markets is likely to intensify. And while Yamaha is preparing to make electric bicycles a core segment, the...

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What happens if your drivers licence expires in Japan?

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:31:00 PDT

"A license for driving in Japan can be restored providing you have a valid foreign driving license. The process will not be completely painless: You have to take a basic driving test, but the test is...

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Be a motorcycle legend when you tell your friends you rode a motorcycle in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:09:00 PDT

Tokyo makes motoring top ten places to visit for motorcycle enthusiasts

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:51:00 PDT

"Toyota Mega Web is worth a visit for the name alone. But inside there is a huge variety of all things motoring...The Honda Collection Hall is home to cars and motorbikes from the company's racing...

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"Wrong way go back " technology employed in new Nissan Fuga for Japanese customers

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:25:00 PDT

"About 400 wrong-way highway-related incidents occurred in the western region of Japan every year since 2003, according to West Nippon Expressway, an Osaka-based company that specializes in...

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Motorcycle production in Japan & Asia

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:00:00 PDT

Source:Heard on the Street: Bikers' Lesson For Japan Inc. The Japanese motorcycle industry is a potential future vision of the nation's manufacturing base - both the good and not so...

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Explore Japan by motorcycle, stop when you want and experience the real Japan

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:09:00 PDT

Yamaha Japan's IM business contributed most in first half of 2010 earnings

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:17:00 PDT

"Its noncore operations also fueled profits. Among them, the Intelligent Machinery (IM) business, which manufactures industrial robots, was the largest contributor. Its sales of 15.2 billion yen...

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Experience Japanese culture when you motorcycle Japan - Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:09:00 PDT

Discover Japan by motorcycle in 2010 - Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:08:00 PDT

Baby boomer guide to touring Japan by motorcycle

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:08:00 PDT

Yamaha Japan international motorcycle markets in emerging markets booming

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:17:00 PDT

"The company's main growth driver is its thriving motorcycle business in emerging markets. First half sales in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam jumped 38% on the year to a total of 2.26 million units,...

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Honda Goldwing 2010 - all Gold Wing motorcycles now made in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:22:00 PDT

If you want to see Japan in comfort there is nothing like riding Japan on a Honda Gold Wing, the bike built for touring in Japan. The new 2010 Honda Gold Wing is now available. If your a mature rider...

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Learning Japanese? - Amra-Faye Wright talks about learning Japanese - Video

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:31:00 PDT

"The actress Amra-Faye Wright talks about learning Japanese in order to play Velma in a Japanese production of "Chicago." Source: All That Japanese Accessed 3/9/2010 New York...

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If you ride a motorcycle in Japan watch out for traffic offences - red & blue tickets

noreply@blogger.com (admin) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:14:00 PDT

"Red traffic tickets are handed out for serious traffic offences and a decision is subsequently made over whether the violator will face such action as a summary indictment based on criminal...

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