Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

Video Riding a Suzuki from Osaka to Okinawa Japan

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Video Riding a Suzuki from Osaka to Okinawa Japan

Source:ironwindow13 YouTube Channel

V-strom DL650 9days Japan trip HD

(大阪→沖縄納車野宿ツーリング)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IezT-wCCXv0

Video Riding a Honda CBR1000RR in Japan Part 1

2016-07-24T14:16:00.001+10:00

Video Riding a Honda CBR1000RR in Japan Part 1

Source: Kansai Rider YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqbliK65Tic

Some of the resources I used to motorcycle Japan

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Resources I used for motorcycle touring in Japan

Ten reasons you should consider touring Japan by motorcycle

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Picture: Gear for riding in Japan

Ten reasons to tour Japan by motorcycle

1. It is one of the most isolated and least known countries on earth - language, culture, food and lifestyle

2. It is highly sophisticated - technology, systems, organization, planning and team work

3. Japan is the home of the modern motorcycle - Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki

4. Japan is the third largest economy in the world with a population of 128 million people

5. Japan is the most advanced Asian country

6. The food - Japan has a wide range of foods to try that will get your mouth watering & have you coming back for seconds

7. It is more affordable than you think! - New discount airlines fly to Japan allowing access cheaper than ever before. For example: Melbourne, Australia to Tokyo for less than US$300 one way

8. Historical sights you can't imagine - Temples, Shrines, architecture, Castles, battlefields, etc

9. A range of technology that will blow your mind - appliances, gadgets, public facilities, bullet train, engineering, etc

10.The customer service, convenience and attention to detail will change your thinking for the better!

Anyway, you look at it Japan has something for all riders to enjoy. The modern cities and bright lights to the quiet stillness of a country road. Japan will amaze you no doubt!

Book Review: Audition by Ryu Murakami

2015-06-07T10:54:00.000+10:00

Japanese Literature: Audition by Ryu Murakami

Video: Riding around Tsujido and Enoshima at night

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Video: Riding around Tsujido and Enoshima at night

By Anthony Roman, You Tube Channel

Video: Cherry Blossom motorcycle tour japan 2015 in HD

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Video: Cherry Blossom motorcycle tour japan 2015

By Outride the Darkness, You Tube Channel

Photo: Portable phone recharger battery operated

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Photo: Portable phone recharger battery operated

When your on the road with your phone or other electrical dependent gadgets a recharger is a must. In Japan there are a range of battery powered re chargers available for different gadgets. The above photo shows a recharger I used when I toured Japan by motorcycle for charging my mobile phone. It was very light, small and could do a couple of full charges. I took it just for emergencies (when camping and really off the beaten track) and most times just I charged when I was eating at a restaurant. Spying power plugs as soon as I entered and looking for the best place to sit and recharge.

Note: Places with free coffee refills are the best , for example: Mister Donut (store locator in Japanese) a nationwide donut and coffee franchise.

Photo: Delicious Japanese Donut

Some other great photos here by Tokyo Cuisine Guide

Learn more about motorcycle touring in Japan

Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

Japans Kansai airport recorded 19 million passengers in 2013

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Picture: Gion Matsuri Kyoto

"Kansai International Airport....had 19.35 million domestic and international passengers last year, up 9 per cent on 2013. ...it has reported significant increases in foreign travellers, (but) the number of Japanese passengers ....fell for the second consecutive year in 2014."

Source: Australian investors line up as bidders for large Japanese airport
By Matt O'Sullivan
March 17th 2015
The Age Newspaper
http://www.smh.com.au/business/australian-investors-line-up-as-bidders-for-large-japanese-airport-20150317-1m05ws.html#ixzz3UaybJMZG

Video: Experiencing a Mountain Pass Ride in Japan

2015-03-28T13:38:00.000+11:00

This could be you!

In Summer, this could be you riding in Japan and enjoying the scenery, lifestyle, food and culture.

Check this great video by amos1983 who shows the ease of which you can just get on a motorcycle and ride to the mountains and enjoy the best of a blue sky day!

This video shows you how to buy gasoline, negotiating city traffic, tunnels, road view, rest areas, road conditions, how to share the narrow roads, the scenery you can expect and much more.

Video: Mountain Pass Ride in Japan

Source:

Video: GoPro Chin Mount - Motorcycle Mountain Pass Ride in Japan

道志みち CB400SF 車載

By amoso1983 You Tube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RmhyaSE-5A

In my ebook I share a detailed trip guide for a six day trip to Shikoku which includes gear taken, photos and all expenses.

Packing for Japan - What to consider before you start

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Picture: Packing for Japan Travel

When considering packing for Japan one thing to keep in mind is "just the essentials"

If you are visiting as a tourist for a couple of weeks, then a "carry on" bag can be sufficient

see this handy video by Tom Bihn

If you are packing for "Motorcycle Touring in Japan" there are many considerations you have to make particularly the season you will ride in and what type of riding you wish to do - city based, country or off-road. Each season and style of riding will require careful planning, acquiring and assessing, packing and lists of items to buy on arrival.

For Example:

If you are riding in a Japanese summer (June, July and August) in city riding. You might want to consider lightweight breathable shoes as the high humidity will see the sweat running down your legs and into your shoes. Please consider safety, these may not be suitable for all riders.

Tip: A mix of safety and lightweight can be found at many hardware stores in Japan, such as Shimachu - a chain of hardware stores. They sell sneakers like the above that have steel caps and are still lightweight and very reasonable at under Y 5000 yen. They look like typical sneakers but pack a secret weapon for your feet, particularly when continuously changing gears.

Picture: Lightweight Sneakers

So season plays a big part in the gear you need and what will help you ride comfortably. If you are hiring a motorcycle, check with the hire company for gear you can rent, this can save you in many ways,
For example:

1.Impacts what you bring in your luggage from home,
2. Saves time when you land by not having to look for things and
3. Saves you money as you can get straight on the motorcycle and ride, less rental days, less accommodation = more money for fun!

Learn more about how to pack and prepare for "Motorcycle Touring in Japan" in my ebook where I detail what gear is useful for each of the six seasons in Japan. Summer, Winter, Autumn, Spring, Rainy Season and Typhoon Season

Video: Riding home a new motorcycle in Japan

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Picture: Motorcycle Touring Japan

Here is a great video by Anthony Roman that shows what it 's like to take delivery of a new motorcycle in Japan and ride it home in the traffic. Hat tip to Anthony for being so prepared to film this memorable event and such excellent video quality, thanks very much! A great feeling. Having a motorcycle in Japan gives you great freedom.

It brings back the memories of when I bought my bike in Tokyo and rode it home in traffic, ecstatic and also a little unnerving with the volume of traffic and the amount of mental awareness you need to ride in Japan. As there is so much activity going on all around you, pedestrians, other bikes, scooters, trucks, passenger cars, courier bikes, road signals, speed limits, what is ahead, what is behind, changes, road conditions, how cars just stop sometimes with indicators sometimes with no warning. Best wishes on your new bike and safe riding

Video:

CBR400R Motorcycle ride in Japan - First ride from dealership

Source: Anthony Roman You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvnY-tUJv8Y

Videos: A 16 day motorcycle touring japan journey by kawamotoeizou

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Picture: Motorcycle Touring Japan

To capture what it's really like when you tour Japan by motorcycle with film is very difficult so its refreshing to see a series of videos that captures a true essence of what it's like from the riders view. This series of videos about a road trip undertaken in Japan in 2014 is great viewing.

The video quality is outstanding and the meticulous camera angles and editing that show each part of the trip are exceptional.

Enjoy the nineteen bilingual videos in the series that detail a 16 day journey across Japan!

A very humurous and fun way to see what its really like when you camp and ride in Japan.

Congratulations to kawamotoeizou for an excellent series of videos

Videos: Motorcycle touring in JAPAN.2014

By kawamotoeizou, YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSc8RwXoXTXFEbKfMltHbzUCqFNX5IUeg

Video: View from the road when you motorcycle in Japan

2015-02-09T08:40:00.000+11:00

Source:motorcycle touring (in Japan)

By Anasan, You Tube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odinHzi1OLo

Video: Japan Motorcycle touring in 2014

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Video: Japan Motorbike Tour 2014

By Gareth Mitchell, You Tube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piXSq-QR7v0

Free 2015 Japan calendar for your motorcycle adventure

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Japanese Customer 2015 Calendar by www.japanesecustomer.com

Title: Motorcycling Japan Wakajama coastal road

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Title: Motorcycling Japan Wakajama coastal road BMW R1200GS

By wvsteenbergen You Tube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY8zx6I6O2E

Video: Motorcycling in Japan - View from the Road

2014-09-20T10:32:00.000+10:00

Title: Motorcycling Through Suzurandai, Japan

By Ryan Boundless You Tube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zOPy_UaeIY

Video: Tokyo, Japan Night Drive

2014-09-13T14:23:00.000+10:00

Title: Tokyo Night Drive

Source: forevernewfrontier You Tube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8IdjST6QZg

Video: Shinjuku district in Tokyo, Japan

2014-09-06T14:09:00.004+10:00

Video: Night time Bike Ride around Shinjuku entertainment/red light district in Tokyo, Japan

Source: Nai Wang

You Tube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG8HCAQTBfM

Australian motorcycle rider? ALDI has a range of accessories on sale from today

2014-08-09T14:00:00.001+10:00

Title: Motorcycle touring japan, Shikoku

Live in Australia?

Ride a motorcycle and want to get your hands on some good quality, innovative and value priced gear?

Aldi stores in Australia have a new catalogue out today Saturday August 9th 2014 that has some great gear:

* Matching pants (knee and hip protectors) $99 & jackets $129 (have shoulder, elbow and back protectors)that are level 2 certified, in sizes from S to XXL

* Mens or Ladies motorcycle leather jackets with shoulder, elbow and back protectors $129

* Mens or Ladies motorcycle denim jeans $49.99

* Motorcycle Rain Jackets at $29.99 and pants at $19.99 (wind & waterproof fabric)

* Motorcycle Merino Midlayer Top at $39.99

* Motorcycle - Balaclava, face mask or neck wrap $9.99 each

* Carbon Knuckle Leather Motorcycle Gloves $29.99

* Motorcycle socks pair for $9.99

* Motorcycle Boots - High or Low cut $89.99

* Helmets - Open face $49.99, Closed face $69.99

* Action video camera - HD resolution includes helmet mount $49.99

* Motorcycle helmet Bluetooth Kit $59.99

Check out the gear here & hurry, I imagine stocks wont last long!

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/saturday-09-august-2014/

"Japan is one of those places you just gotta go to" Mikey Cahill

2014-07-26T14:47:00.000+10:00

Picture: Carp banners on boys day Japan

"...if you haven' between to Japan, then save your yen for a plane ticket...Japan is one of those places you just gotta go to"

Mikey Cahill

Source: Livelist

By Mikey Cahill

Herald Sun Newspaper

Saturday 12th July 2014, page 19

Video: Five things you must try when you tour Japan by motorcycle

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Are you ready

for

the

worlds last great adventure?

Source: Motorcycle Japan You Tube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYYbyLQ38Jo&list=UUccq15Ts5PFwMl1oIPXanbw

Chapter 2 - Motorcycle Japan - A Riders Diary

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Chapter 2 Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

Review of Motorcycle Japan - A Riders Diary

2014-07-12T13:06:00.001+10:00

"Great work Peter, well constructed and written. Makes me wish I knew how to ride a bike!"

David Hobson

Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

Motorcycle Japan - A Rider's Diary

Video Riding a Suzuki from Osaka to Okinawa Japan

Video Riding a Suzuki from Osaka to Okinawa Japan

Source:ironwindow13 YouTube Channel

V-strom DL650 9days Japan trip HD

(大阪→沖縄 納車野宿ツーリング)

Video Riding a Honda CBR1000RR in Japan Part 1

Video Riding a Honda CBR1000RR in Japan Part 1

Some of the resources I used to motorcycle Japan

Ten reasons you should consider touring Japan by motorcycle

Book Review: Audition by Ryu Murakami

Video: Riding around Tsujido and Enoshima at night

Video: Cherry Blossom motorcycle tour japan 2015 in HD

Photo: Portable phone recharger battery operated

Japans Kansai airport recorded 19 million passengers in 2013

Video: Experiencing a Mountain Pass Ride in Japan

Packing for Japan - What to consider before you start

Video: Riding home a new motorcycle in Japan

Videos: A 16 day motorcycle touring japan journey by kawamotoeizou

Video: View from the road when you motorcycle in Japan

Video: Japan Motorcycle touring in 2014

Free 2015 Japan calendar for your motorcycle adventure

Title: Motorcycling Japan Wakajama coastal road

Video: Motorcycling in Japan - View from the Road

Video: Tokyo, Japan Night Drive

Video: Shinjuku district in Tokyo, Japan

Australian motorcycle rider? ALDI has a range of accessories on sale from today

"Japan is one of those places you just gotta go to" Mikey Cahill

Video: Five things you must try when you tour Japan by motorcycle

Chapter 2 - Motorcycle Japan - A Riders Diary

Review of Motorcycle Japan - A Riders Diary

(大阪→沖縄納車野宿ツーリング)