Since childhood, the road has always called to me — and I’ve answered on two wheels.
From the quiet hum of a bicycle to the freedom of a motorbike, my journey through Japan has always been about feeling the wind, taking the long way, and exploring places most travelers skip. While many shy away from the idea of traveling by bike, for me, it’s a different story — one of thrill, connection, and pure freedom.
Here, I share my two-wheel adventures across Japan: winding roads, hidden spots, solo rides, and the lessons I’ve picked up along the way. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring with just a helmet and an open road, this is your space.
I don’t know what it is about two wheels that makes my heart race. Ever since high school, cycling has been my escape, my therapy, my thrill. Back then, I would ride for hours, sometimes aimlessly, sometimes chasing sunsets, and often just looking for muddy trails with a group of friends. My parents weren’t always …