Comments by "Jordan, inside-outsider in Japan" (@Jordan-inJapan) on "Biking in Tokyo is Terrible... but Great?" video.

  1. In rural areas in Japan, almost everyone who can drive, drives. I live in ‘semi-rural’ small town Japan, and it’s a bit of a mix. Cars are still popular, but a decent number of people (including myself) use a bike to get around town. It often ends up being quicker than driving, and with gas prices the way they are it just makes sense. For long distance trips, like between cities, trains are generally the popular choice.
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  2.  @mindstalk  agree totally. We don’t have many bike lanes, etc. where I live, so to compensate for that, drivers give priority (and lots of space) to cyclists. In the morning there are school kids weaving all over the roads, but I’ve never heard of a serious accident.
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