Nick Richert, host of 'Bike Talk,' the premier radio program on all things bikey, goes into more depth with Streetsblog editor Roger Rudick and advocate Stacey Randecker about San Francisco's failed attempt at Vision Zero
ALMOST DAILY ALL SUMMER
What better way to spend your summer than down at the beach? SURFINESSE JAPAN is located on the shore of Southern Beach Chigasaki, about one hour away from Tokyo, and is one of the few places in Japan that offers English surf classes. The bilingual staff aim to get you feeling comfortable and confident in the water, and can teach you right from the basics. Chill out in the water, connect with other surfers and pick up a new hobby. If you already have experience surfing, the staff are happy to rent out one of their boards to you.
Feb 13, 2021
The bicycle has been heralded throughout history as a tool of emancipation, and this time around it might be helping us escape a virus. Global bicycle sales soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Japan was no exception to the boom.
The government began promoting a “new lifestyle” in May 2020, and cycling became a way to avoid Tokyo’s infamously packed trains. A survey in June 2020 of 500 business people found 23% had started cycling to work since the pandemic spread to avoid crowds. Open Street Inc., which operates bicycle sharing service Hello Cycling, reported that the number of users increased 1½ times during commuting hours compared with before the pandemic. Meanwhile, with delivery orders spiking, the streets have become home to a relentless fleet of two-wheeled delivery workers.