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This was a wonder read! My husband and I are going to Hokkaido in about 10 days with our foldable Bike Fridays and I really enjoyed reading about your experience there! Thank you for taking us along.
9 months agoI'm sorry you had this issue. We had similar problems when we flew from Paris on Air France. No extra fees to Paris but 150 Euros flying out of Paris.
9 months agoI am surprised they just take the bikes like that without being in a box.
9 months agoHi
Your appreciative comment means a great deal to us.
You summed up our experience very well as it was indeed at times tough, yet always extraordinary. As fellow cyclists we know these times. We hope to return to Japan in the fall.
What an amazing trip! I've learned so much about Japan from you - it's been eye-opening. And I'll say again that I love your upbeat approach to bike touring. I know there were some tough days in there, but you stayed positive and really had a great experience. Thanks so much for keeping this journal!!
9 months agoLove it. We bought it in Germany a number of years ago. It works well.
9 months agoDidn’t know that. Thanks.
9 months agoYes indeed, but a good culture shock.
9 months agoYou bet. It is usually double for the night. It varies.
9 months agoIndeed. We do it more for our own comfort.
9 months agoWow. Dilly bars are apparently a hot commodity, often shoplifted these days. Another culture shock!
9 months agoSome trivia. The Americans formed a committee to suggest targets for their nuclear strike in 1945. Kyoto was on top of the list, but it got vetoed because of its cultural significance.
9 months agoIs that two hours in the sweet room, for $Can 27?
9 months agoScary image too!
9 months ago
We know cyclists who do the same and we have never had the nerve to try. Our trikes are so big in boxes that the logistics of getting to airport, getting off our island home etc are expensive and difficult. We know a woman who rides a trike and she has done this for about 50 trips- no problems. So we covered and padded everything as best we could. Only Barry’s trike had a curve to a fender that he will fix. We are relieved and will try it again. It is nice to have the option of riding to and from airport.
9 months ago