The drunk cyclists were deemed by police as likely to pose a "significant danger" as car drivers.

Police in Japan are cracking down on drunk cyclists, imposing fines and suspending the driving licenses of nearly 900 ...

Japan has banned nearly 1000 drivers from driving after imposing strict rules on riding a bike while drunk. Seriously.

Officials said the offenders were considered “likely to pose a significant danger when driving a car.” The number of ...

Almost 900 cyclists across Japan have had their driving licences suspended between January and September 2025 for riding a bicycle while intoxicated. The number of suspended car driving licenses rose ...

A three-day cycling journey through Akita’s countryside reveals local craftsmanship, soothing hot springs, traditional foods and songs, and the people keeping Japan’s rural culture alive.

If it’s not the world-class skiing in the winter or Mt. Fuji, most of the hyped imagery around Japan is the neon lights of Shibuya Crossing, the crush of bars in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai, or the ...

There are few better ways to see Japan than by bike, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization: The well-kept roads, variety of scenery and low environmental impact provide perfect courses ...

MILWAUKEE -- An unusual sight greeted Wisconsinites along the lakefront on Wednesday, June 20: A pack of riders from half-a-world away -- members of the Japan Cycling Federation, in town for the 10th ...

From commuting to work and picking up groceries to cycling Japan’s scenic national routes, bikes are a popular and practical way to get around. Even if you don’t own one, Japan’s many bike-sharing ...