Cycle Tokyo ! Weblog

A great message posted on Downtown Bicycles Facebook Page caught my eye.

Many cyclists don't bother to stop on a red light, and don't look at themslves as a part of the traffic infrastructure. I won't hide the fact that there are may cyclist in Japan acting the same way.
The message following the big text represents the thoughts of the other who ride following the traffic rules. Besides the fact that running a red light is dangerous, we cyclists must keep in mind that each on of us represent the whole cycling community, and our reputation will affect how we are looked at by the rest of the traffic comunity.

Here's an iPhone application that guides you throught the city of Sapporo (Hokkaido), with a list of places of interest.

• https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/sapporo-travel-map-japan/id617997491?mt=8

The author has a list of apps for cities worldwide.

• https://itunes.apple.com/artist/lingling-pan/id543184706?l=ja&mt=8

With the sudden warm tempratures, the cherry trees in Tokyo and many cities on Kyushu have reached full bloom in recent days and will likely be past their peak by the end of the month. This is a record early peak season. The rain held off this weekend, making it the best days for Hanami, or parrtying under the cherry blossoms.

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/atsnaka/sets/72157633073145247/