This summer has been a scorching heat wave. With temperatures approaching 40°C, I have no desire to ride my motorcycle. However, when the temperature drops a little, the urge to
This summer has been a scorching heat wave. With temperatures approaching 40°C, I have no desire to ride my motorcycle. However, when the temperature drops a little, the urge to
Beautiful Miho no Matsubara Although Shimizu Port is small, it is filled with a certain Showa-era gaiety. As soon as I left the inn, Shimizu Port was right in front
To the sunny Hakone We left the inn with Mount Fuji right in front of us. Head towards National Route 1 along the coast. It was a brilliantly clear morning.
A distant view of Takachiho Gorge from Kunimigaoka Observatory, located about 5km northwest of Takachiho Gorge on Prefectural Route 203. Starting from Moji in Kitakyushu City, which you cross from
A timeless and fast-paced scooter The LEAD125 is a lightweight scooter that is just the right size for city riding. It is equipped with a 124cc water-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, 4-valve,
Top 10 prefectures with cheap gasoline prices First, let’s introduce the top 10 prefectures where, as of August 4, 2025, the average gasoline price is cheaper than the national average
A lush green landscape overlooking the Shiretoko Cross-Island Road (National Route 334). The Shiretoko Peninsula, jutting out northeast from the eastern side of Hokkaido, overlooks Kunashiri Island across the Nemuro
Another scorching hot summer has arrived this year. The conditions remain extremely tough for riding a motorcycle. But perhaps it's just the nature of a rider to want to go
Check out Japanese cafe racer bikes First, let’s take a look at Japanese-made motorcycles and see what kinds of cafe racer models are available for purchase as new (as of
Satoyama scenery, which perfectly fits the expression "countryside," is soothing to the soul. And such satoyama is surprisingly close to home. The Akiyama district of Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, where






