東京 自転車

Wed 2007/05/16 18:13 JST
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東京 自転車 title=

殆どみんながタバコを吸っていること以外に日本に住んでいて気になることはあと一つだけ。皆が歩道で自転車を走っていること。イギリスやアメリカはちゃんと道路だった。
いちばんいやがるのは二つのテイプの自転車の人。タイプ1はシャイさんでベルをならさない人。やがってその人は後ろでじわじわと。ストーカー見たい。
タイプ2はベルならさないで、急ブレーキの音で自分の存在を知らせる嫌なやつ。
自転車は軽車両と定義されている。なのに歩道で走っていることはおかしな〜。

東京 自転車 title=
東京 自転車 title=

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  • shi
    shi in 604 (Registered on 2007/01/18)

    wow, i found this amusing, and it somehow resembles the people in china(beijing), as those people ride bikes often

    Wed 2007/05/16 18:54:09 JST (ID #47910)
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  • shi
    shi in 604 (Registered on 2007/01/18)

    wow, i found this amusing, and it somehow resembles the people in china(beijing), as those people ride bikes often

    Wed 2007/05/16 18:54:09 JST (ID #89914)
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  • shi
    shi in 604 (Registered on 2007/01/18)

    wow, i found this amusing, and it somehow resembles the people in china(beijing), as those people ride bikes often

    Wed 2007/05/16 18:54:09 JST (ID #115610)
    reply to shi's comment
  • shi
    shi in 604 (Registered on 2007/01/18)

    wow, i found this amusing, and it somehow resembles the people in china(beijing), as those people ride bikes often

    Wed 2007/05/16 18:54:09 JST (ID #141435)
    reply to shi's comment
  • CrazyAnimeTuga
    CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal (Registered on 2007/01/02)
    Student
    http://animestuff.wordpress.com/

    It's typical for big cities to people ride their bikes (not american cities) the only european country I remember that has almost as many bikes as this is Netherlands but this is to much. Here it's impossible to ride a bike in the big cities since drivers drive like crazy at high speeds, specially the taxi drivers ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:06:47 JST (ID #47912)
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  • CrazyAnimeTuga
    CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal (Registered on 2007/01/02)
    Student
    http://animestuff.wordpress.com/

    It's typical for big cities to people ride their bikes (not american cities) the only european country I remember that has almost as many bikes as this is Netherlands but this is to much. Here it's impossible to ride a bike in the big cities since drivers drive like crazy at high speeds, specially the taxi drivers ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:06:47 JST (ID #89916)
    reply to CrazyAnimeTuga's comment
  • CrazyAnimeTuga
    CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal (Registered on 2007/01/02)
    Student
    http://animestuff.wordpress.com/

    It's typical for big cities to people ride their bikes (not american cities) the only european country I remember that has almost as many bikes as this is Netherlands but this is to much. Here it's impossible to ride a bike in the big cities since drivers drive like crazy at high speeds, specially the taxi drivers ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:06:47 JST (ID #115612)
    reply to CrazyAnimeTuga's comment
  • CrazyAnimeTuga
    CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal (Registered on 2007/01/02)
    Student
    http://animestuff.wordpress.com/

    It's typical for big cities to people ride their bikes (not american cities) the only european country I remember that has almost as many bikes as this is Netherlands but this is to much. Here it's impossible to ride a bike in the big cities since drivers drive like crazy at high speeds, specially the taxi drivers ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:06:47 JST (ID #141437)
    reply to CrazyAnimeTuga's comment
  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    I would NOT park my bike there! How can people honestly find their rides in that clutter 0_0?

    (sorry, Im an organization freak about everything but my room!)

    There are a few spots in the United States (around where I live) there are road signs that say "Share the Road". Gotta be curteous to other bike riders, but typically they will ride the shoulder and give you the lane (which is nice of them). 99% of the time you will see that bikers that ride on the pavement and road are people in gear training for events. On pavement, especially around neighborhoods, you will see kids (duh) riding them. I ride my bike on both, but I never ride on a major highway with people going 30+ MPH ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:24:23 JST (ID #47917)
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  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    I would NOT park my bike there! How can people honestly find their rides in that clutter 0_0?

    (sorry, Im an organization freak about everything but my room!)

    There are a few spots in the United States (around where I live) there are road signs that say "Share the Road". Gotta be curteous to other bike riders, but typically they will ride the shoulder and give you the lane (which is nice of them). 99% of the time you will see that bikers that ride on the pavement and road are people in gear training for events. On pavement, especially around neighborhoods, you will see kids (duh) riding them. I ride my bike on both, but I never ride on a major highway with people going 30+ MPH ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:24:23 JST (ID #89921)
    reply to -XYZPDQ's comment
  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    I would NOT park my bike there! How can people honestly find their rides in that clutter 0_0?

    (sorry, Im an organization freak about everything but my room!)

    There are a few spots in the United States (around where I live) there are road signs that say "Share the Road". Gotta be curteous to other bike riders, but typically they will ride the shoulder and give you the lane (which is nice of them). 99% of the time you will see that bikers that ride on the pavement and road are people in gear training for events. On pavement, especially around neighborhoods, you will see kids (duh) riding them. I ride my bike on both, but I never ride on a major highway with people going 30+ MPH ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:24:23 JST (ID #115617)
    reply to -XYZPDQ's comment
  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    I would NOT park my bike there! How can people honestly find their rides in that clutter 0_0?

    (sorry, Im an organization freak about everything but my room!)

    There are a few spots in the United States (around where I live) there are road signs that say "Share the Road". Gotta be curteous to other bike riders, but typically they will ride the shoulder and give you the lane (which is nice of them). 99% of the time you will see that bikers that ride on the pavement and road are people in gear training for events. On pavement, especially around neighborhoods, you will see kids (duh) riding them. I ride my bike on both, but I never ride on a major highway with people going 30+ MPH ^^

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:24:23 JST (ID #141442)
    reply to -XYZPDQ's comment
  • Rufus Shinra
    Rufus Shinra in 神羅HQ 60th floor, Midgar (Registered on 2007/01/19)

    Interesting pictures...I've noticed before that mountain bikes are a rarity in Japan. Its always the curvy looking bikes with thin tires usually with a little basket attached on the front and a seat at the back, very different from the thick rigid framed and wide tired mountain bike i have. It looks more practical for everyday use in city streets though. I imagine its a way for many people there to commute: by biking to the commuter train stations every morning.
    One of the things I'm looking forward to this summer is biking through the streets of Tokyo. I found a place that rents bikes for 500 yen a day. Watch out for my rampage through the sidewalks of Tokyo this summer Danny and others >:D

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:14 JST (ID #47919)
    reply to Rufus Shinra's comment
  • Rufus Shinra
    Rufus Shinra in 神羅HQ 60th floor, Midgar (Registered on 2007/01/19)

    Interesting pictures...I've noticed before that mountain bikes are a rarity in Japan. Its always the curvy looking bikes with thin tires usually with a little basket attached on the front and a seat at the back, very different from the thick rigid framed and wide tired mountain bike i have. It looks more practical for everyday use in city streets though. I imagine its a way for many people there to commute: by biking to the commuter train stations every morning.
    One of the things I'm looking forward to this summer is biking through the streets of Tokyo. I found a place that rents bikes for 500 yen a day. Watch out for my rampage through the sidewalks of Tokyo this summer Danny and others >:D

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:14 JST (ID #89923)
    reply to Rufus Shinra's comment
  • Rufus Shinra
    Rufus Shinra in 神羅HQ 60th floor, Midgar (Registered on 2007/01/19)

    Interesting pictures...I've noticed before that mountain bikes are a rarity in Japan. Its always the curvy looking bikes with thin tires usually with a little basket attached on the front and a seat at the back, very different from the thick rigid framed and wide tired mountain bike i have. It looks more practical for everyday use in city streets though. I imagine its a way for many people there to commute: by biking to the commuter train stations every morning.
    One of the things I'm looking forward to this summer is biking through the streets of Tokyo. I found a place that rents bikes for 500 yen a day. Watch out for my rampage through the sidewalks of Tokyo this summer Danny and others >:D

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:14 JST (ID #115619)
    reply to Rufus Shinra's comment
  • Rufus Shinra
    Rufus Shinra in 神羅HQ 60th floor, Midgar (Registered on 2007/01/19)

    Interesting pictures...I've noticed before that mountain bikes are a rarity in Japan. Its always the curvy looking bikes with thin tires usually with a little basket attached on the front and a seat at the back, very different from the thick rigid framed and wide tired mountain bike i have. It looks more practical for everyday use in city streets though. I imagine its a way for many people there to commute: by biking to the commuter train stations every morning.
    One of the things I'm looking forward to this summer is biking through the streets of Tokyo. I found a place that rents bikes for 500 yen a day. Watch out for my rampage through the sidewalks of Tokyo this summer Danny and others >:D

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:14 JST (ID #141444)
    reply to Rufus Shinra's comment
  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I love the pic of the guy lost in the "sea of bicycles" as it portrays how hard it is to find your very own bicycle and how serious the situation is. Nothing really like that here and most likely never will with all of our gigantic gas guzzling hummers everywhere lol.

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:45 JST (ID #47920)
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  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I love the pic of the guy lost in the "sea of bicycles" as it portrays how hard it is to find your very own bicycle and how serious the situation is. Nothing really like that here and most likely never will with all of our gigantic gas guzzling hummers everywhere lol.

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:45 JST (ID #89924)
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  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I love the pic of the guy lost in the "sea of bicycles" as it portrays how hard it is to find your very own bicycle and how serious the situation is. Nothing really like that here and most likely never will with all of our gigantic gas guzzling hummers everywhere lol.

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:45 JST (ID #115620)
    reply to syrix's comment
  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I love the pic of the guy lost in the "sea of bicycles" as it portrays how hard it is to find your very own bicycle and how serious the situation is. Nothing really like that here and most likely never will with all of our gigantic gas guzzling hummers everywhere lol.

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:26:45 JST (ID #141445)
    reply to syrix's comment
  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I cycle to school at times ^^ Only reason I do that is to avoid the morning traffic (20-30 mins travelling time as compared to 40 - 50mins by bus)

    I ring the bell often to warn people in front (often 4 - 5 rings for the person to get out of the way ^^;)

    I do cycle on the pavement/sideway as the roads are generally bicycle-unfriendly :/

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:40:08 JST (ID #47923)
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  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I cycle to school at times ^^ Only reason I do that is to avoid the morning traffic (20-30 mins travelling time as compared to 40 - 50mins by bus)

    I ring the bell often to warn people in front (often 4 - 5 rings for the person to get out of the way ^^;)

    I do cycle on the pavement/sideway as the roads are generally bicycle-unfriendly :/

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:40:08 JST (ID #89927)
    reply to windbell's comment
  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I cycle to school at times ^^ Only reason I do that is to avoid the morning traffic (20-30 mins travelling time as compared to 40 - 50mins by bus)

    I ring the bell often to warn people in front (often 4 - 5 rings for the person to get out of the way ^^;)

    I do cycle on the pavement/sideway as the roads are generally bicycle-unfriendly :/

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:40:08 JST (ID #115623)
    reply to windbell's comment
  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I cycle to school at times ^^ Only reason I do that is to avoid the morning traffic (20-30 mins travelling time as compared to 40 - 50mins by bus)

    I ring the bell often to warn people in front (often 4 - 5 rings for the person to get out of the way ^^;)

    I do cycle on the pavement/sideway as the roads are generally bicycle-unfriendly :/

    Wed 2007/05/16 19:40:08 JST (ID #141448)
    reply to windbell's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    Riding a bicycle is one of my frustrations in life. Up to now I still don't know how to ride one. Sometimes I think I'm just not meant to ride one. :(

    That bike park is just too messy. How the heck do you get out of there if you're bike is in the middle. >_>

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:10:35 JST (ID #47925)
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  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    Riding a bicycle is one of my frustrations in life. Up to now I still don't know how to ride one. Sometimes I think I'm just not meant to ride one. :(

    That bike park is just too messy. How the heck do you get out of there if you're bike is in the middle. >_>

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:10:35 JST (ID #89929)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    Riding a bicycle is one of my frustrations in life. Up to now I still don't know how to ride one. Sometimes I think I'm just not meant to ride one. :(

    That bike park is just too messy. How the heck do you get out of there if you're bike is in the middle. >_>

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:10:35 JST (ID #115625)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    Riding a bicycle is one of my frustrations in life. Up to now I still don't know how to ride one. Sometimes I think I'm just not meant to ride one. :(

    That bike park is just too messy. How the heck do you get out of there if you're bike is in the middle. >_>

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:10:35 JST (ID #141450)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    hmmm can't cycle myself, so i'm always envious of those who can cycle.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:17:42 JST (ID #47926)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    hmmm can't cycle myself, so i'm always envious of those who can cycle.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:17:42 JST (ID #89930)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    hmmm can't cycle myself, so i'm always envious of those who can cycle.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:17:42 JST (ID #115626)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    hmmm can't cycle myself, so i'm always envious of those who can cycle.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:17:42 JST (ID #141451)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Wingfoot
    Wingfoot in Tacloban and Manila City, Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    Student

    i miss riding my bike.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:43:55 JST (ID #47931)
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  • Wingfoot
    Wingfoot in Tacloban and Manila City, Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    Student

    i miss riding my bike.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:43:55 JST (ID #89935)
    reply to Wingfoot's comment
  • Wingfoot
    Wingfoot in Tacloban and Manila City, Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    Student

    i miss riding my bike.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:43:55 JST (ID #115631)
    reply to Wingfoot's comment
  • Wingfoot
    Wingfoot in Tacloban and Manila City, Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    Student

    i miss riding my bike.

    Wed 2007/05/16 20:43:55 JST (ID #141456)
    reply to Wingfoot's comment
  • penpen
    penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
    apple store slave

    hey i didn't see a lock on those bikes, do u guys lock your bikes? and if no whats the theft rate of bikes, i know if i got home from work and went to grab my bike and it wasn't there i would just grad someone else's, but then again im a douche bmw driver.....stupid stereotypes, in truth i would just swear and walk home swearing, alot.

    Wed 2007/05/16 21:21:37 JST (ID #47932)
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  • penpen
    penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
    apple store slave

    hey i didn't see a lock on those bikes, do u guys lock your bikes? and if no whats the theft rate of bikes, i know if i got home from work and went to grab my bike and it wasn't there i would just grad someone else's, but then again im a douche bmw driver.....stupid stereotypes, in truth i would just swear and walk home swearing, alot.

    Wed 2007/05/16 21:21:37 JST (ID #89936)
    reply to penpen's comment
  • penpen
    penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
    apple store slave

    hey i didn't see a lock on those bikes, do u guys lock your bikes? and if no whats the theft rate of bikes, i know if i got home from work and went to grab my bike and it wasn't there i would just grad someone else's, but then again im a douche bmw driver.....stupid stereotypes, in truth i would just swear and walk home swearing, alot.

    Wed 2007/05/16 21:21:37 JST (ID #115632)
    reply to penpen's comment
  • penpen
    penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
    apple store slave

    hey i didn't see a lock on those bikes, do u guys lock your bikes? and if no whats the theft rate of bikes, i know if i got home from work and went to grab my bike and it wasn't there i would just grad someone else's, but then again im a douche bmw driver.....stupid stereotypes, in truth i would just swear and walk home swearing, alot.

    Wed 2007/05/16 21:21:37 JST (ID #141457)
    reply to penpen's comment
  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

    the bikes look vulnerable.. easily stolen...but who want to steal?

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:04:53 JST (ID #47934)
    reply to Tiny Red Man's comment
  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

    the bikes look vulnerable.. easily stolen...but who want to steal?

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:04:53 JST (ID #89938)
    reply to Tiny Red Man's comment
  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

    the bikes look vulnerable.. easily stolen...but who want to steal?

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:04:53 JST (ID #115634)
    reply to Tiny Red Man's comment
  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

    the bikes look vulnerable.. easily stolen...but who want to steal?

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:04:53 JST (ID #141459)
    reply to Tiny Red Man's comment
  • V1lt R
    V1lt R in US (Registered on 2007/01/05)
    Tow dispatcher

    How would they get out if their bike is in the middle?

    I use to ride bikes but then I got a license.

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:44:26 JST (ID #47937)
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  • V1lt R
    V1lt R in US (Registered on 2007/01/05)
    Tow dispatcher

    How would they get out if their bike is in the middle?

    I use to ride bikes but then I got a license.

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:44:26 JST (ID #89941)
    reply to V1lt R's comment
  • V1lt R
    V1lt R in US (Registered on 2007/01/05)
    Tow dispatcher

    How would they get out if their bike is in the middle?

    I use to ride bikes but then I got a license.

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:44:26 JST (ID #115637)
    reply to V1lt R's comment
  • V1lt R
    V1lt R in US (Registered on 2007/01/05)
    Tow dispatcher

    How would they get out if their bike is in the middle?

    I use to ride bikes but then I got a license.

    Wed 2007/05/16 22:44:26 JST (ID #141462)
    reply to V1lt R's comment
  • Deathy
    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Photography Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    LOL Danny, it's you on the 2nd pic?

    Wed 2007/05/16 23:12:35 JST (ID #47938)
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  • Deathy
    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Photography Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    LOL Danny, it's you on the 2nd pic?

    Wed 2007/05/16 23:12:35 JST (ID #89942)
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  • Deathy
    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Photography Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    LOL Danny, it's you on the 2nd pic?

    Wed 2007/05/16 23:12:35 JST (ID #115638)
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  • Deathy
    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Photography Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    LOL Danny, it's you on the 2nd pic?

    Wed 2007/05/16 23:12:35 JST (ID #141463)
    reply to Deathy's comment
  • Otaku Blue
    Otaku Blue in London (Registered on 2007/05/12)
    Student
    http://www.otakublue.wordpress.com

    I never expected the bike situation to be like this in Tokyo. But then its a crowded city. Reminds me of when i went to Amsterdam. What a pain in the ass.People just fling thier bikes anywhere,go off somehwere to eat or something and expect people to just deal with it. But then Amsterdam is also very crowded =_=

    Thu 2007/05/17 00:15:14 JST (ID #47941)
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  • Otaku Blue
    Otaku Blue in London (Registered on 2007/05/12)
    Student
    http://www.otakublue.wordpress.com

    I never expected the bike situation to be like this in Tokyo. But then its a crowded city. Reminds me of when i went to Amsterdam. What a pain in the ass.People just fling thier bikes anywhere,go off somehwere to eat or something and expect people to just deal with it. But then Amsterdam is also very crowded =_=

    Thu 2007/05/17 00:15:14 JST (ID #89945)
    reply to Otaku Blue's comment
  • Otaku Blue
    Otaku Blue in London (Registered on 2007/05/12)
    Student
    http://www.otakublue.wordpress.com

    I never expected the bike situation to be like this in Tokyo. But then its a crowded city. Reminds me of when i went to Amsterdam. What a pain in the ass.People just fling thier bikes anywhere,go off somehwere to eat or something and expect people to just deal with it. But then Amsterdam is also very crowded =_=

    Thu 2007/05/17 00:15:14 JST (ID #115641)
    reply to Otaku Blue's comment
  • Otaku Blue
    Otaku Blue in London (Registered on 2007/05/12)
    Student
    http://www.otakublue.wordpress.com

    I never expected the bike situation to be like this in Tokyo. But then its a crowded city. Reminds me of when i went to Amsterdam. What a pain in the ass.People just fling thier bikes anywhere,go off somehwere to eat or something and expect people to just deal with it. But then Amsterdam is also very crowded =_=

    Thu 2007/05/17 00:15:14 JST (ID #141466)
    reply to Otaku Blue's comment
  • david -M-
    david -M- in Strasbourg, France (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    Webdesigner - Freelance
    http://blog.dmasson.com

    I remember this kind of things when i was in Osaka, but I have never seen so much bicycles than on your photo !! O_o
    The biggest problem is to find your bicycle...

    Thu 2007/05/17 01:08:30 JST (ID #47943)
    reply to david -M-'s comment
  • david -M-
    david -M- in Strasbourg, France (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    Webdesigner - Freelance
    http://blog.dmasson.com

    I remember this kind of things when i was in Osaka, but I have never seen so much bicycles than on your photo !! O_o
    The biggest problem is to find your bicycle...

    Thu 2007/05/17 01:08:30 JST (ID #89947)
    reply to david -M-'s comment
  • david -M-
    david -M- in Strasbourg, France (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    Webdesigner - Freelance
    http://blog.dmasson.com

    I remember this kind of things when i was in Osaka, but I have never seen so much bicycles than on your photo !! O_o
    The biggest problem is to find your bicycle...

    Thu 2007/05/17 01:08:30 JST (ID #115643)
    reply to david -M-'s comment
  • david -M-
    david -M- in Strasbourg, France (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    Webdesigner - Freelance
    http://blog.dmasson.com

    I remember this kind of things when i was in Osaka, but I have never seen so much bicycles than on your photo !! O_o
    The biggest problem is to find your bicycle...

    Thu 2007/05/17 01:08:30 JST (ID #141468)
    reply to david -M-'s comment
  • MrColobus
    MrColobus in UK (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Analyst

    Whilst on holiday in Japan I remember needing eyes in the back of my head, cycles everywhere! I saw similar sights to these photos outside nearly every university - I think I'd walk!
    Apparently bike theft is common but more because an unlocked bike is pretty much considered to be fair game. If you put a lock on your bike, even just a rubbish one around the wheel, no one wiil touch it... and I do remember noticing that 'better' bikes often had a lock of some sort on.

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:34:56 JST (ID #47945)
    reply to MrColobus's comment
  • MrColobus
    MrColobus in UK (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Analyst

    Whilst on holiday in Japan I remember needing eyes in the back of my head, cycles everywhere! I saw similar sights to these photos outside nearly every university - I think I'd walk!
    Apparently bike theft is common but more because an unlocked bike is pretty much considered to be fair game. If you put a lock on your bike, even just a rubbish one around the wheel, no one wiil touch it... and I do remember noticing that 'better' bikes often had a lock of some sort on.

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:34:56 JST (ID #89949)
    reply to MrColobus's comment
  • MrColobus
    MrColobus in UK (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Analyst

    Whilst on holiday in Japan I remember needing eyes in the back of my head, cycles everywhere! I saw similar sights to these photos outside nearly every university - I think I'd walk!
    Apparently bike theft is common but more because an unlocked bike is pretty much considered to be fair game. If you put a lock on your bike, even just a rubbish one around the wheel, no one wiil touch it... and I do remember noticing that 'better' bikes often had a lock of some sort on.

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:34:56 JST (ID #115645)
    reply to MrColobus's comment
  • MrColobus
    MrColobus in UK (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Analyst

    Whilst on holiday in Japan I remember needing eyes in the back of my head, cycles everywhere! I saw similar sights to these photos outside nearly every university - I think I'd walk!
    Apparently bike theft is common but more because an unlocked bike is pretty much considered to be fair game. If you put a lock on your bike, even just a rubbish one around the wheel, no one wiil touch it... and I do remember noticing that 'better' bikes often had a lock of some sort on.

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:34:56 JST (ID #141470)
    reply to MrColobus's comment
  • lu-k
    lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Software Developer
    http://www.mukyaa.com

    woho what a bicycle park! o_O
    I don't want to imagine how I would manage to get out of their if mine was in the middle of this mess.

    I often cycle to work office, riding on the road. But where I live, we are lucky to have nice cycle tracks boarding the main roads.
    But I have to admit that sometimes I bike on the pavement, and do a lot of stuff that I hate when other bikers do the same while I'm driving ^^;

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:42:41 JST (ID #47946)
    reply to lu-k's comment
  • lu-k
    lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Software Developer
    http://www.mukyaa.com

    woho what a bicycle park! o_O
    I don't want to imagine how I would manage to get out of their if mine was in the middle of this mess.

    I often cycle to work office, riding on the road. But where I live, we are lucky to have nice cycle tracks boarding the main roads.
    But I have to admit that sometimes I bike on the pavement, and do a lot of stuff that I hate when other bikers do the same while I'm driving ^^;

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:42:41 JST (ID #89950)
    reply to lu-k's comment
  • lu-k
    lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Software Developer
    http://www.mukyaa.com

    woho what a bicycle park! o_O
    I don't want to imagine how I would manage to get out of their if mine was in the middle of this mess.

    I often cycle to work office, riding on the road. But where I live, we are lucky to have nice cycle tracks boarding the main roads.
    But I have to admit that sometimes I bike on the pavement, and do a lot of stuff that I hate when other bikers do the same while I'm driving ^^;

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:42:41 JST (ID #115646)
    reply to lu-k's comment
  • lu-k
    lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Software Developer
    http://www.mukyaa.com

    woho what a bicycle park! o_O
    I don't want to imagine how I would manage to get out of their if mine was in the middle of this mess.

    I often cycle to work office, riding on the road. But where I live, we are lucky to have nice cycle tracks boarding the main roads.
    But I have to admit that sometimes I bike on the pavement, and do a lot of stuff that I hate when other bikers do the same while I'm driving ^^;

    Thu 2007/05/17 03:42:41 JST (ID #141471)
    reply to lu-k's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    that's one cramped bike parking lot @@

    if that's japan...i wonder how a bike parking lot in china would look like lol XD

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:13 JST (ID #47947)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    that's one cramped bike parking lot @@

    if that's japan...i wonder how a bike parking lot in china would look like lol XD

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:13 JST (ID #89951)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    that's one cramped bike parking lot @@

    if that's japan...i wonder how a bike parking lot in china would look like lol XD

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:13 JST (ID #115647)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    that's one cramped bike parking lot @@

    if that's japan...i wonder how a bike parking lot in china would look like lol XD

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:13 JST (ID #141472)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    Holy mother...O_O
    Ok, I wouldn't park my bike in that!

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:42 JST (ID #47948)
    reply to LoboBrancoTimido's comment
  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    Holy mother...O_O
    Ok, I wouldn't park my bike in that!

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:42 JST (ID #89952)
    reply to LoboBrancoTimido's comment
  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    Holy mother...O_O
    Ok, I wouldn't park my bike in that!

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:42 JST (ID #115648)
    reply to LoboBrancoTimido's comment
  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    Holy mother...O_O
    Ok, I wouldn't park my bike in that!

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:23:42 JST (ID #141473)
    reply to LoboBrancoTimido's comment
  • Sector6
    Sector6 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    student
    http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/

    how on earth will you be able to get your bike out?

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:34:29 JST (ID #47949)
    reply to Sector6's comment
  • Sector6
    Sector6 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    student
    http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/

    how on earth will you be able to get your bike out?

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:34:29 JST (ID #89953)
    reply to Sector6's comment
  • Sector6
    Sector6 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    student
    http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/

    how on earth will you be able to get your bike out?

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:34:29 JST (ID #115649)
    reply to Sector6's comment
  • Sector6
    Sector6 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    student
    http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/

    how on earth will you be able to get your bike out?

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:34:29 JST (ID #141474)
    reply to Sector6's comment
  • Sakimichi
    Sakimichi in Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime Blogger
    http://notcliche.com/shinkai/

    whoa, in our place Japanese are always regarded as rich people *hi-tech* who rides social cars, but it's the exact opposite :3

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:52:26 JST (ID #47951)
    reply to Sakimichi's comment
  • Sakimichi
    Sakimichi in Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime Blogger
    http://notcliche.com/shinkai/

    whoa, in our place Japanese are always regarded as rich people *hi-tech* who rides social cars, but it's the exact opposite :3

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:52:26 JST (ID #89955)
    reply to Sakimichi's comment
  • Sakimichi
    Sakimichi in Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime Blogger
    http://notcliche.com/shinkai/

    whoa, in our place Japanese are always regarded as rich people *hi-tech* who rides social cars, but it's the exact opposite :3

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:52:26 JST (ID #115651)
    reply to Sakimichi's comment
  • Sakimichi
    Sakimichi in Philippines (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime Blogger
    http://notcliche.com/shinkai/

    whoa, in our place Japanese are always regarded as rich people *hi-tech* who rides social cars, but it's the exact opposite :3

    Thu 2007/05/17 04:52:26 JST (ID #141476)
    reply to Sakimichi's comment
  • bob-san
    bob-san in Madison WI (Registered on 2007/02/22)
    Administrative Assistant
    http://bob-san.animeblogger.net

    That.....Is alot of bikes.

    Fortunately, in the places I usually hang out, bike traffic is minimal at best (Save State Street near the Capital - But that whole road is usually closed to most traffic save buses and such)

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:30:37 JST (ID #47952)
    reply to bob-san's comment
  • bob-san
    bob-san in Madison WI (Registered on 2007/02/22)
    Administrative Assistant
    http://bob-san.animeblogger.net

    That.....Is alot of bikes.

    Fortunately, in the places I usually hang out, bike traffic is minimal at best (Save State Street near the Capital - But that whole road is usually closed to most traffic save buses and such)

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:30:37 JST (ID #89956)
    reply to bob-san's comment
  • bob-san
    bob-san in Madison WI (Registered on 2007/02/22)
    Administrative Assistant
    http://bob-san.animeblogger.net

    That.....Is alot of bikes.

    Fortunately, in the places I usually hang out, bike traffic is minimal at best (Save State Street near the Capital - But that whole road is usually closed to most traffic save buses and such)

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:30:37 JST (ID #115652)
    reply to bob-san's comment
  • bob-san
    bob-san in Madison WI (Registered on 2007/02/22)
    Administrative Assistant
    http://bob-san.animeblogger.net

    That.....Is alot of bikes.

    Fortunately, in the places I usually hang out, bike traffic is minimal at best (Save State Street near the Capital - But that whole road is usually closed to most traffic save buses and such)

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:30:37 JST (ID #141477)
    reply to bob-san's comment
  • Hwang
    Hwang in England (Registered on 2007/04/05)
    Student of all things

    lol, its like a scrap yard :P

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:51:29 JST (ID #47956)
    reply to Hwang's comment
  • Hwang
    Hwang in England (Registered on 2007/04/05)
    Student of all things

    lol, its like a scrap yard :P

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:51:29 JST (ID #89960)
    reply to Hwang's comment
  • Hwang
    Hwang in England (Registered on 2007/04/05)
    Student of all things

    lol, its like a scrap yard :P

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:51:29 JST (ID #115656)
    reply to Hwang's comment
  • Hwang
    Hwang in England (Registered on 2007/04/05)
    Student of all things

    lol, its like a scrap yard :P

    Thu 2007/05/17 05:51:29 JST (ID #141481)
    reply to Hwang's comment
  • Hatix
    Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium (Registered on 2007/04/25)
    IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
    http://blog.jpopdb.org/

    Hehe, Tomorrow is my last day in Japan, and I was just about to make a comment on it on my blog: the only thing that annoys me the most in Japan is the bicycles on the sidewalk... As a pedestrian you have to be very aware of them. It's like you are driving your car on the road, when you go left or right, you look back-left or back-right. Well, you need to do the same as a pedestrian. If you don't look to your side, you might bump into a bicyclist who is riding by at high speed. It's a miracle I haven't walked into any yet, either I just saw it at the last moment, or I'm getting used to look out for them.
    And yeah, some of them have such screeching brakes that you'd wanna rip them off.
    And btw, they actually have some kind of bicycle path on the street in some streets of central Osaka. But they are very scarce there, and non-existant in the rest of the country I guess.
    Haven't had any stalker bicycles yet though :P.

    But I agree, they are a pain in the ass. I also dislike busses in Japan (especially those on touristic routes). I like the trains and subways waaaay more (it's probably because they are more on time and have more cars)

    Thu 2007/05/17 06:13:57 JST (ID #47957)
    reply to Hatix's comment
  • Hatix
    Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium (Registered on 2007/04/25)
    IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
    http://blog.jpopdb.org/

    Hehe, Tomorrow is my last day in Japan, and I was just about to make a comment on it on my blog: the only thing that annoys me the most in Japan is the bicycles on the sidewalk... As a pedestrian you have to be very aware of them. It's like you are driving your car on the road, when you go left or right, you look back-left or back-right. Well, you need to do the same as a pedestrian. If you don't look to your side, you might bump into a bicyclist who is riding by at high speed. It's a miracle I haven't walked into any yet, either I just saw it at the last moment, or I'm getting used to look out for them.
    And yeah, some of them have such screeching brakes that you'd wanna rip them off.
    And btw, they actually have some kind of bicycle path on the street in some streets of central Osaka. But they are very scarce there, and non-existant in the rest of the country I guess.
    Haven't had any stalker bicycles yet though :P.

    But I agree, they are a pain in the ass. I also dislike busses in Japan (especially those on touristic routes). I like the trains and subways waaaay more (it's probably because they are more on time and have more cars)

    Thu 2007/05/17 06:13:57 JST (ID #89961)
    reply to Hatix's comment
  • Hatix
    Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium (Registered on 2007/04/25)
    IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
    http://blog.jpopdb.org/

    Hehe, Tomorrow is my last day in Japan, and I was just about to make a comment on it on my blog: the only thing that annoys me the most in Japan is the bicycles on the sidewalk... As a pedestrian you have to be very aware of them. It's like you are driving your car on the road, when you go left or right, you look back-left or back-right. Well, you need to do the same as a pedestrian. If you don't look to your side, you might bump into a bicyclist who is riding by at high speed. It's a miracle I haven't walked into any yet, either I just saw it at the last moment, or I'm getting used to look out for them.
    And yeah, some of them have such screeching brakes that you'd wanna rip them off.
    And btw, they actually have some kind of bicycle path on the street in some streets of central Osaka. But they are very scarce there, and non-existant in the rest of the country I guess.
    Haven't had any stalker bicycles yet though :P.

    But I agree, they are a pain in the ass. I also dislike busses in Japan (especially those on touristic routes). I like the trains and subways waaaay more (it's probably because they are more on time and have more cars)

    Thu 2007/05/17 06:13:57 JST (ID #115657)
    reply to Hatix's comment
  • Hatix
    Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium (Registered on 2007/04/25)
    IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
    http://blog.jpopdb.org/

    Hehe, Tomorrow is my last day in Japan, and I was just about to make a comment on it on my blog: the only thing that annoys me the most in Japan is the bicycles on the sidewalk... As a pedestrian you have to be very aware of them. It's like you are driving your car on the road, when you go left or right, you look back-left or back-right. Well, you need to do the same as a pedestrian. If you don't look to your side, you might bump into a bicyclist who is riding by at high speed. It's a miracle I haven't walked into any yet, either I just saw it at the last moment, or I'm getting used to look out for them.
    And yeah, some of them have such screeching brakes that you'd wanna rip them off.
    And btw, they actually have some kind of bicycle path on the street in some streets of central Osaka. But they are very scarce there, and non-existant in the rest of the country I guess.
    Haven't had any stalker bicycles yet though :P.

    But I agree, they are a pain in the ass. I also dislike busses in Japan (especially those on touristic routes). I like the trains and subways waaaay more (it's probably because they are more on time and have more cars)

    Thu 2007/05/17 06:13:57 JST (ID #141482)
    reply to Hatix's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    Hi,

    just want to inform you that if
    I set the display option to legacy
    view it shows me an odd error.

    Here's a picture:

    http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4889/tdzzds2.jpg

    Thanks and keep up the good work!

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:30:18 JST (ID #47958)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    Hi,

    just want to inform you that if
    I set the display option to legacy
    view it shows me an odd error.

    Here's a picture:

    http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4889/tdzzds2.jpg

    Thanks and keep up the good work!

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:30:18 JST (ID #89962)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    Hi,

    just want to inform you that if
    I set the display option to legacy
    view it shows me an odd error.

    Here's a picture:

    http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4889/tdzzds2.jpg

    Thanks and keep up the good work!

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:30:18 JST (ID #115658)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    Hi,

    just want to inform you that if
    I set the display option to legacy
    view it shows me an odd error.

    Here's a picture:

    http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4889/tdzzds2.jpg

    Thanks and keep up the good work!

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:30:18 JST (ID #141483)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    sorry for doublepost, but this here is the correct picture sorry for my mistake... !

    http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7838/unbenanntac1.png


    Thu 2007/05/17 07:39:40 JST (ID #47959)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    sorry for doublepost, but this here is the correct picture sorry for my mistake... !

    http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7838/unbenanntac1.png


    Thu 2007/05/17 07:39:40 JST (ID #89963)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    sorry for doublepost, but this here is the correct picture sorry for my mistake... !

    http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7838/unbenanntac1.png


    Thu 2007/05/17 07:39:40 JST (ID #115659)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • Shin222
    Shin222 in heaven (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Student

    sorry for doublepost, but this here is the correct picture sorry for my mistake... !

    http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7838/unbenanntac1.png


    Thu 2007/05/17 07:39:40 JST (ID #141484)
    reply to Shin222's comment
  • MosKAU
    MosKAU in Dark Northern Forests (Finland) (Registered on 2007/03/06)
    Student

    Here you can get fine for riding in pavement if you're biking in city centrum. But there's usually pavements when you leave the centrum =)

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:44:28 JST (ID #47960)
    reply to MosKAU's comment
  • MosKAU
    MosKAU in Dark Northern Forests (Finland) (Registered on 2007/03/06)
    Student

    Here you can get fine for riding in pavement if you're biking in city centrum. But there's usually pavements when you leave the centrum =)

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:44:28 JST (ID #89964)
    reply to MosKAU's comment
  • MosKAU
    MosKAU in Dark Northern Forests (Finland) (Registered on 2007/03/06)
    Student

    Here you can get fine for riding in pavement if you're biking in city centrum. But there's usually pavements when you leave the centrum =)

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:44:28 JST (ID #115660)
    reply to MosKAU's comment
  • MosKAU
    MosKAU in Dark Northern Forests (Finland) (Registered on 2007/03/06)
    Student

    Here you can get fine for riding in pavement if you're biking in city centrum. But there's usually pavements when you leave the centrum =)

    Thu 2007/05/17 07:44:28 JST (ID #141485)
    reply to MosKAU's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    All I can say is wow, I have never seen bikes parked like that before. Very Messy.

    How do ppl get thru this street. Does the traffice police intend to do anything about it Does anyone complain?

    I rembered seeing a documentory about illegal parked motorcycles in Taiwan. Aparaently the Govt comissioned private companies to tow away the bikes and sell the parts should the owner not come claim them and pay the fine.
    (well it went something like that might be a bit hazy on this info but it definately happened)

    If Japan is like this I wonder what china is like

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:43:36 JST (ID #47961)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    All I can say is wow, I have never seen bikes parked like that before. Very Messy.

    How do ppl get thru this street. Does the traffice police intend to do anything about it Does anyone complain?

    I rembered seeing a documentory about illegal parked motorcycles in Taiwan. Aparaently the Govt comissioned private companies to tow away the bikes and sell the parts should the owner not come claim them and pay the fine.
    (well it went something like that might be a bit hazy on this info but it definately happened)

    If Japan is like this I wonder what china is like

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:43:36 JST (ID #89965)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    All I can say is wow, I have never seen bikes parked like that before. Very Messy.

    How do ppl get thru this street. Does the traffice police intend to do anything about it Does anyone complain?

    I rembered seeing a documentory about illegal parked motorcycles in Taiwan. Aparaently the Govt comissioned private companies to tow away the bikes and sell the parts should the owner not come claim them and pay the fine.
    (well it went something like that might be a bit hazy on this info but it definately happened)

    If Japan is like this I wonder what china is like

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:43:36 JST (ID #115661)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    All I can say is wow, I have never seen bikes parked like that before. Very Messy.

    How do ppl get thru this street. Does the traffice police intend to do anything about it Does anyone complain?

    I rembered seeing a documentory about illegal parked motorcycles in Taiwan. Aparaently the Govt comissioned private companies to tow away the bikes and sell the parts should the owner not come claim them and pay the fine.
    (well it went something like that might be a bit hazy on this info but it definately happened)

    If Japan is like this I wonder what china is like

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:43:36 JST (ID #141486)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    Forgot to add where did u take the picture Danny? It looks like the bikes are parked behind some consturction site? Can't really tell the BG in the images

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:46:32 JST (ID #47962)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    Forgot to add where did u take the picture Danny? It looks like the bikes are parked behind some consturction site? Can't really tell the BG in the images

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:46:32 JST (ID #89966)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    Forgot to add where did u take the picture Danny? It looks like the bikes are parked behind some consturction site? Can't really tell the BG in the images

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:46:32 JST (ID #115662)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    Forgot to add where did u take the picture Danny? It looks like the bikes are parked behind some consturction site? Can't really tell the BG in the images

    Thu 2007/05/17 08:46:32 JST (ID #141487)
    reply to Akiraman's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    haven't posted in a long time on this blog. thats alot of bikes. what happened if u lost urs :S

    Thu 2007/05/17 10:04:01 JST (ID #47963)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    haven't posted in a long time on this blog. thats alot of bikes. what happened if u lost urs :S

    Thu 2007/05/17 10:04:01 JST (ID #89967)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    haven't posted in a long time on this blog. thats alot of bikes. what happened if u lost urs :S

    Thu 2007/05/17 10:04:01 JST (ID #115663)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    haven't posted in a long time on this blog. thats alot of bikes. what happened if u lost urs :S

    Thu 2007/05/17 10:04:01 JST (ID #141488)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • Arekusu
    Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

    :O OH MY GOODNESS!!!

    I have never seen soo many bikes!! Not even in a bike shop!!

    Just imagine if you wanted to get your bike at the end of the day and yours was right in the middle! xD

    Thu 2007/05/17 13:29:50 JST (ID #47966)
    reply to Arekusu's comment
  • Arekusu
    Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

    :O OH MY GOODNESS!!!

    I have never seen soo many bikes!! Not even in a bike shop!!

    Just imagine if you wanted to get your bike at the end of the day and yours was right in the middle! xD

    Thu 2007/05/17 13:29:50 JST (ID #89970)
    reply to Arekusu's comment
  • Arekusu
    Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

    :O OH MY GOODNESS!!!

    I have never seen soo many bikes!! Not even in a bike shop!!

    Just imagine if you wanted to get your bike at the end of the day and yours was right in the middle! xD

    Thu 2007/05/17 13:29:50 JST (ID #115666)
    reply to Arekusu's comment
  • Arekusu
    Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

    :O OH MY GOODNESS!!!

    I have never seen soo many bikes!! Not even in a bike shop!!

    Just imagine if you wanted to get your bike at the end of the day and yours was right in the middle! xD

    Thu 2007/05/17 13:29:50 JST (ID #141491)
    reply to Arekusu's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Bikes don't really bother me that much. I guess I have gotten use to them so it's a natural instinct now to look out for bikes. I grew up in a town where it was common to see bikes. Where I went to university and lived in Florida bikes where everywhere. I do understand what you are saying about those riders who come at a fast speed and stop on top of you. I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking I need nails with me or a valve stem tool.

    Here in Southeastern Michigan I almost never see a bike. Heck, it's not safe being in a car here.

    What I usually think about is why someone hasn't come up with a business of storing bikes. Just think, bikes could be kept in a building, in large quantities, safe from theft and dry when it rains. They could be stored on a bike rack or such. It would allow the building to be small.

    As my fiancee would say, Hmm...thinking thinking thinking... ^^

    Thu 2007/05/17 15:38:40 JST (ID #47967)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Bikes don't really bother me that much. I guess I have gotten use to them so it's a natural instinct now to look out for bikes. I grew up in a town where it was common to see bikes. Where I went to university and lived in Florida bikes where everywhere. I do understand what you are saying about those riders who come at a fast speed and stop on top of you. I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking I need nails with me or a valve stem tool.

    Here in Southeastern Michigan I almost never see a bike. Heck, it's not safe being in a car here.

    What I usually think about is why someone hasn't come up with a business of storing bikes. Just think, bikes could be kept in a building, in large quantities, safe from theft and dry when it rains. They could be stored on a bike rack or such. It would allow the building to be small.

    As my fiancee would say, Hmm...thinking thinking thinking... ^^

    Thu 2007/05/17 15:38:40 JST (ID #89971)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Bikes don't really bother me that much. I guess I have gotten use to them so it's a natural instinct now to look out for bikes. I grew up in a town where it was common to see bikes. Where I went to university and lived in Florida bikes where everywhere. I do understand what you are saying about those riders who come at a fast speed and stop on top of you. I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking I need nails with me or a valve stem tool.

    Here in Southeastern Michigan I almost never see a bike. Heck, it's not safe being in a car here.

    What I usually think about is why someone hasn't come up with a business of storing bikes. Just think, bikes could be kept in a building, in large quantities, safe from theft and dry when it rains. They could be stored on a bike rack or such. It would allow the building to be small.

    As my fiancee would say, Hmm...thinking thinking thinking... ^^

    Thu 2007/05/17 15:38:40 JST (ID #115667)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Bikes don't really bother me that much. I guess I have gotten use to them so it's a natural instinct now to look out for bikes. I grew up in a town where it was common to see bikes. Where I went to university and lived in Florida bikes where everywhere. I do understand what you are saying about those riders who come at a fast speed and stop on top of you. I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking I need nails with me or a valve stem tool.

    Here in Southeastern Michigan I almost never see a bike. Heck, it's not safe being in a car here.

    What I usually think about is why someone hasn't come up with a business of storing bikes. Just think, bikes could be kept in a building, in large quantities, safe from theft and dry when it rains. They could be stored on a bike rack or such. It would allow the building to be small.

    As my fiancee would say, Hmm...thinking thinking thinking... ^^

    Thu 2007/05/17 15:38:40 JST (ID #141492)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • BunBoy
    BunBoy in Japan (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    3D Artist
    http://prettyjapan.blogspot.com/

    A lot times i see bicycle rides dashing through the people walking on the pavement, we ourselves(walking) have to keep alert on the incoming bikes and also have to be careful of the bags or plastic bag we are carry in case we blocked too much space of the pavement.

    There is this once i saw a lady(with long skirt) being elbow down by an old salary man(around mid 40s), not sure whether was it intended but the salary man just calmly walked away, left the lady siting in front of the shop moaning in pain.

    There are a few cases in the Tokyo news stating that bicycle knocked down old people or crash with another bike. Frankly its pretty danger when i see the speed they are dashing.

    Thu 2007/05/17 20:48:54 JST (ID #47991)
    reply to BunBoy's comment
  • BunBoy
    BunBoy in Japan (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    3D Artist
    http://prettyjapan.blogspot.com/

    A lot times i see bicycle rides dashing through the people walking on the pavement, we ourselves(walking) have to keep alert on the incoming bikes and also have to be careful of the bags or plastic bag we are carry in case we blocked too much space of the pavement.

    There is this once i saw a lady(with long skirt) being elbow down by an old salary man(around mid 40s), not sure whether was it intended but the salary man just calmly walked away, left the lady siting in front of the shop moaning in pain.

    There are a few cases in the Tokyo news stating that bicycle knocked down old people or crash with another bike. Frankly its pretty danger when i see the speed they are dashing.

    Thu 2007/05/17 20:48:54 JST (ID #89995)
    reply to BunBoy's comment
  • BunBoy
    BunBoy in Japan (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    3D Artist
    http://prettyjapan.blogspot.com/

    A lot times i see bicycle rides dashing through the people walking on the pavement, we ourselves(walking) have to keep alert on the incoming bikes and also have to be careful of the bags or plastic bag we are carry in case we blocked too much space of the pavement.

    There is this once i saw a lady(with long skirt) being elbow down by an old salary man(around mid 40s), not sure whether was it intended but the salary man just calmly walked away, left the lady siting in front of the shop moaning in pain.

    There are a few cases in the Tokyo news stating that bicycle knocked down old people or crash with another bike. Frankly its pretty danger when i see the speed they are dashing.

    Thu 2007/05/17 20:48:54 JST (ID #115691)
    reply to BunBoy's comment
  • BunBoy
    BunBoy in Japan (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    3D Artist
    http://prettyjapan.blogspot.com/

    A lot times i see bicycle rides dashing through the people walking on the pavement, we ourselves(walking) have to keep alert on the incoming bikes and also have to be careful of the bags or plastic bag we are carry in case we blocked too much space of the pavement.

    There is this once i saw a lady(with long skirt) being elbow down by an old salary man(around mid 40s), not sure whether was it intended but the salary man just calmly walked away, left the lady siting in front of the shop moaning in pain.

    There are a few cases in the Tokyo news stating that bicycle knocked down old people or crash with another bike. Frankly its pretty danger when i see the speed they are dashing.

    Thu 2007/05/17 20:48:54 JST (ID #141516)
    reply to BunBoy's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    It is also similar in Singapore's train station (MRT to be precise). My bike has been push to the ground, and tire had gone flat before. Still wondering whether I'm just plain unlucky or someone just simply don like my ugly bike. :)

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:38:39 JST (ID #47995)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    It is also similar in Singapore's train station (MRT to be precise). My bike has been push to the ground, and tire had gone flat before. Still wondering whether I'm just plain unlucky or someone just simply don like my ugly bike. :)

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:38:39 JST (ID #89999)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    It is also similar in Singapore's train station (MRT to be precise). My bike has been push to the ground, and tire had gone flat before. Still wondering whether I'm just plain unlucky or someone just simply don like my ugly bike. :)

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:38:39 JST (ID #115695)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    It is also similar in Singapore's train station (MRT to be precise). My bike has been push to the ground, and tire had gone flat before. Still wondering whether I'm just plain unlucky or someone just simply don like my ugly bike. :)

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:38:39 JST (ID #141520)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    Oh, one more thing, riding your bicycle on pavement is illegal in Singapore. You could get a fine for it.

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:42:12 JST (ID #47996)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    Oh, one more thing, riding your bicycle on pavement is illegal in Singapore. You could get a fine for it.

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:42:12 JST (ID #90000)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    Oh, one more thing, riding your bicycle on pavement is illegal in Singapore. You could get a fine for it.

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:42:12 JST (ID #115696)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • XiaoRouWan
    XiaoRouWan in SG (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    Anime viewer, Manga Reader
    http://www.animefriedrice.com

    Oh, one more thing, riding your bicycle on pavement is illegal in Singapore. You could get a fine for it.

    Thu 2007/05/17 22:42:12 JST (ID #141521)
    reply to XiaoRouWan's comment
  • AndyH
    AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    3D artist
    http://andyh.cgsociety.org

    I know how you feel - im deaf in one ear, and my other ear isnt too great, so im particularly prone to 'bike attack' when im in Tokyo. I am surprised by how often people bike on the pavement - not many people (apart from kids) do that in the UK - they stay on the road.
    By the way Danny - youll love this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtv2_-2mHck

    It even works inside!

    Fri 2007/05/18 00:39:18 JST (ID #48003)
    reply to AndyH's comment
  • AndyH
    AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    3D artist
    http://andyh.cgsociety.org

    I know how you feel - im deaf in one ear, and my other ear isnt too great, so im particularly prone to 'bike attack' when im in Tokyo. I am surprised by how often people bike on the pavement - not many people (apart from kids) do that in the UK - they stay on the road.
    By the way Danny - youll love this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtv2_-2mHck

    It even works inside!

    Fri 2007/05/18 00:39:18 JST (ID #90007)
    reply to AndyH's comment
  • AndyH
    AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    3D artist
    http://andyh.cgsociety.org

    I know how you feel - im deaf in one ear, and my other ear isnt too great, so im particularly prone to 'bike attack' when im in Tokyo. I am surprised by how often people bike on the pavement - not many people (apart from kids) do that in the UK - they stay on the road.
    By the way Danny - youll love this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtv2_-2mHck

    It even works inside!

    Fri 2007/05/18 00:39:18 JST (ID #115703)
    reply to AndyH's comment
  • AndyH
    AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    3D artist
    http://andyh.cgsociety.org

    I know how you feel - im deaf in one ear, and my other ear isnt too great, so im particularly prone to 'bike attack' when im in Tokyo. I am surprised by how often people bike on the pavement - not many people (apart from kids) do that in the UK - they stay on the road.
    By the way Danny - youll love this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtv2_-2mHck

    It even works inside!

    Fri 2007/05/18 00:39:18 JST (ID #141528)
    reply to AndyH's comment
  • X-Gear
    X-Gear in his room (Registered on 2007/01/18)
    College student

    DANG...i would fit in since i like to ride my bike a lot

    Fri 2007/05/18 13:36:34 JST (ID #48057)
    reply to X-Gear's comment
  • X-Gear
    X-Gear in his room (Registered on 2007/01/18)
    College student

    DANG...i would fit in since i like to ride my bike a lot

    Fri 2007/05/18 13:36:34 JST (ID #90061)
    reply to X-Gear's comment
  • X-Gear
    X-Gear in his room (Registered on 2007/01/18)
    College student

    DANG...i would fit in since i like to ride my bike a lot

    Fri 2007/05/18 13:36:34 JST (ID #115757)
    reply to X-Gear's comment
  • X-Gear
    X-Gear in his room (Registered on 2007/01/18)
    College student

    DANG...i would fit in since i like to ride my bike a lot

    Fri 2007/05/18 13:36:34 JST (ID #141582)
    reply to X-Gear's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    AndyH,
    Thats a great video ^^;

    BunBoy,
    I see them all the time.

    Ram,
    People should be fined here too ^^

    Arekusu, OMNI, Sector6, V1lt R,
    I dont understand how people find their bikes.

    Akiraman,
    Outside a Nishikoyama station. people dont generally complain as that is a place just for bikes.

    Shin222,
    Thanks for the images - have a look at todays posts for more info.

    Deathy,
    Nope!

    PenPen,
    Crime rate is low so many bikes are unlocked.

    Alafista, Bele,
    I cant ride one either ^^;

    Fri 2007/05/18 20:50:22 JST (ID #48075)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    AndyH,
    Thats a great video ^^;

    BunBoy,
    I see them all the time.

    Ram,
    People should be fined here too ^^

    Arekusu, OMNI, Sector6, V1lt R,
    I dont understand how people find their bikes.

    Akiraman,
    Outside a Nishikoyama station. people dont generally complain as that is a place just for bikes.

    Shin222,
    Thanks for the images - have a look at todays posts for more info.

    Deathy,
    Nope!

    PenPen,
    Crime rate is low so many bikes are unlocked.

    Alafista, Bele,
    I cant ride one either ^^;

    Fri 2007/05/18 20:50:22 JST (ID #90079)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    AndyH,
    Thats a great video ^^;

    BunBoy,
    I see them all the time.

    Ram,
    People should be fined here too ^^

    Arekusu, OMNI, Sector6, V1lt R,
    I dont understand how people find their bikes.

    Akiraman,
    Outside a Nishikoyama station. people dont generally complain as that is a place just for bikes.

    Shin222,
    Thanks for the images - have a look at todays posts for more info.

    Deathy,
    Nope!

    PenPen,
    Crime rate is low so many bikes are unlocked.

    Alafista, Bele,
    I cant ride one either ^^;

    Fri 2007/05/18 20:50:22 JST (ID #115775)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    AndyH,
    Thats a great video ^^;

    BunBoy,
    I see them all the time.

    Ram,
    People should be fined here too ^^

    Arekusu, OMNI, Sector6, V1lt R,
    I dont understand how people find their bikes.

    Akiraman,
    Outside a Nishikoyama station. people dont generally complain as that is a place just for bikes.

    Shin222,
    Thanks for the images - have a look at todays posts for more info.

    Deathy,
    Nope!

    PenPen,
    Crime rate is low so many bikes are unlocked.

    Alafista, Bele,
    I cant ride one either ^^;

    Fri 2007/05/18 20:50:22 JST (ID #141600)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    Those pics look like you are in an ocean of bicycles!

    Thu 2007/05/24 08:19:40 JST (ID #48454)
    reply to Tofu-san's comment
  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    Those pics look like you are in an ocean of bicycles!

    Thu 2007/05/24 08:19:40 JST (ID #90458)
    reply to Tofu-san's comment
  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    Those pics look like you are in an ocean of bicycles!

    Thu 2007/05/24 08:19:40 JST (ID #116154)
    reply to Tofu-san's comment
  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    Those pics look like you are in an ocean of bicycles!

    Thu 2007/05/24 08:19:40 JST (ID #141979)
    reply to Tofu-san's comment
  • kaito kun
    kaito kun in Hong Kong (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    student

    hehe dats funni

    Mon 2007/05/28 07:13:58 JST (ID #48645)
    reply to kaito kun's comment
  • kaito kun
    kaito kun in Hong Kong (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    student

    hehe dats funni

    Mon 2007/05/28 07:13:58 JST (ID #90649)
    reply to kaito kun's comment
  • kaito kun
    kaito kun in Hong Kong (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    student

    hehe dats funni

    Mon 2007/05/28 07:13:58 JST (ID #116345)
    reply to kaito kun's comment
  • kaito kun
    kaito kun in Hong Kong (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    student

    hehe dats funni

    Mon 2007/05/28 07:13:58 JST (ID #142170)
    reply to kaito kun's comment
  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    We put our bicycles everywhere, trees, stairs, dogs, cats, you name we lock it... But with the price of getting fined...

    Sat 2008/01/26 13:15:47 JST (ID #70762)
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  • Yuuichi
    Yuuichi in Amsterdam!!!:D (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Student Game Development.

    In Amsterdam, all the bikes get stolen in the city . And you buy a stolen bike for around 50 euro's.

    Funny to see these pictures compared to where i live where everybody rides on a old bike so it doesnt get stolen outside just because the bike looks like crap

    Wed 2008/01/30 12:56:02 JST (ID #71046)
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  • Meowsa
    Meowsa in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/02/23)
    teacher

    There's also the kind that isn't too shy to ring the bell ... but sneaks up behind you, waits for the last second and rings the bell right behind you making your heart stop beating momentarily.
    I think you have a better chance of getting hit by a bicycle than a car in Tokyo.
    What really amazes me is seeing people speed through the crowds and cars in busy downtown areas like Shibuya & Shinjuku. It just seems like they have a death wish to me.

    Thu 2008/05/08 07:27:34 JST (ID #183512)
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  • xanthe
    xanthe in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/03)
    aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
    http://aki7.bottled-wish.info

    I'm curious why japanese don't switch to scooters and motorbikes. I've been in vietnam recently and my eyes bled out happily looking around for vespas

    Fri 2008/05/16 13:21:46 JST (ID #188992)
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  • morimoli
    morimoli in J@__@n (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Pokemon Trainer

    I always feel like a jerk if I ring my bell when I'm behind someone, like I'm annoyed that they're "in my way" or something.
    How could you even find your bike in that place!?

    Fri 2008/05/16 16:37:58 JST (ID #189108)
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  • Omu
    Omu in レチウンド島、 スペイン (Registered on 2008/05/13)
    浦の引き篭り
    http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif

    Here in Spain people go on bike on the road and on the pavement.

    Personally I can't stand kids that intend to be faster than cars and go in the middle of the road :/

    Fri 2008/05/16 17:13:21 JST (ID #189127)
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  • billywest
    billywest in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/05/02)
    Mercenary
    http://www.sevententotokyo.com

    I know Japan is one of the top developed nations in the world, but with all these bikes and crazy riders, I feel like I'm in Vietnam sometimes.

    Fri 2008/05/16 19:30:16 JST (ID #189230)
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  • catherine
    catherine in England (Registered on 2007/12/27)
    Student
    http://paradise.honest-lies.com

    That's so many bikes in your photos! o_o How do you recognize your own? What if it get's stolen? (Then again, it's not that dangerous in Tokyo is it?)

    I agree that bikes are really annoying. When I walk to school there are people that ride their bikes. They don't have bells and they just ride forward as if you don't exist, or go around you. Or, as you mentioned, the stalker type who can't seem to tell you they are there and then get annoyed at you for not noticing. Either way, Bikes always scare me! They just appear from nowhere....haha.

    Fri 2008/05/16 19:46:12 JST (ID #189240)
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  • fluxam
    fluxam in Manhattan (NYC!) (Registered on 2007/12/24)
    unemployed

    Im the Joshi Deka j-dorama it was exposed that illegal parking of bikes on roads blocks emergency traffic -- stopping ambulances from getting to victims needing care.
    Seems to me that's worse than riding on sidewalks; that I encounter in Manhattan, mainly by Chinese food deliverers.

    Fri 2008/05/16 20:49:42 JST (ID #189286)
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  • Bakarazuka
    Bakarazuka in Italy (Registered on 2007/12/01)
    Journalist

    i remember a nice candid camera, a guy in tokyo walk with a ring and ring on the backs of the people. Everybody scared

    Fri 2008/05/16 21:11:39 JST (ID #189300)
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  • Gragra
    Gragra in England (Registered on 2008/05/16)
    All sorts

    I personally love the fact that you can ride on the pavements - so much better than stuffy old England - but I do agree with you about the screeching brakes just behind - very annoying.

    Fri 2008/05/16 23:28:58 JST (ID #189394)
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  • MasterSkirtChaser
    MasterSkirtChaser in Canada (Registered on 2008/04/29)
    Student

    Lol, nice. Go with the pack filled with tire piercing nails!

    I think the most annoying thing about bike riders are those bikers who have their flags on the side of their bikes and hit you on their way while passing by.

    Sat 2008/05/17 02:17:43 JST (ID #189486)
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  • StuperRicco
    StuperRicco in Montreal, Canuck-ville (aka Canada) (Registered on 2008/07/01)
    buffer

    Love the "people treat their bike like s--t" comment.

    I ride a bike (great way to save up on bus change plus I don't drive and a great way for excersise), good thing I manage to double lock it whenever I go the library or gas station for a pit stop. (mainly because bike theft is quite common in some places, particularly the expensive and mountain bikes) But yeah, braking from the rear can be bothersome. And what really bothers me the most when old people play their radio loud on their bikes... man talk about irritating :X

    Mon 2008/06/02 10:08:38 JST (ID #202622)
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    • StuperRicco
      StuperRicco in Montreal, Canuck-ville (aka Canada) (Registered on 2008/07/01)
      buffer

      And another thing, like most of you fellas said, you can get fined for riding on the sidewalk... if you get caught by a police car. Oh, and I'd like to mention that I hate people who go crazy fast on their bikes?

      Mon 2008/06/02 10:13:23 JST (ID #202625)
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  • Yuuichi
    Yuuichi in Amsterdam!!!:D (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Student Game Development.

    what happened to me one time is that. i was riding my bike and there was a old couple cycling in front of me, so i didnt ring the bell and just passed them by. and they went like BESERK and were yelling that im rude and stuff liek that.

    so a couple days later. i saw them again and this time i was ringing my bell and then i passed them. and this time they said like : Are you in a Huryyr ?!??! Rofl ?!?

    Thu 2009/01/08 21:12:49 JST (ID #440691)
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  • Rock U!
    Rock U! in San Francisco, US (Registered on 2009/02/10)
    Student / Sneakerhead & Otaku

    Wooooooooooooooooow, this is crazzy!

    Wed 2009/02/11 19:01:09 JST (ID #484413)
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  • Coolmikeol
    Coolmikeol in San Francisco, CA (Registered on 2009/02/22)
    College Student
    http://www.xanga.com/coolmikeolgx

    Here in SF, there are many people who go biking all over the place weather it is for exercise or for leisure. They usually don't cause much disturbances, but I remember one time my parents had to take care of some stuff in downtown, and they said that a whole bunch of bicyclists were blocking the street causing a lot of traffic. I like biking myself but its too hilly here, wish I lived in a relatively flat city.

    Sat 2009/03/28 13:58:03 JST (ID #539157)
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  • Sat Nav
    Sat Nav in england (Registered on 2009/04/01)
    anime + games collector

    OMG! seeing that many bikes is making my head spin!

    but to be honest people always ride bikes and puts them safely away, i mean where i go to college they have covered areas that your bike/scooter/motorbike can be placed without any worries at all due to the fact that the fencing has spikes on the top and a lock on the gate!

    Thu 2009/04/02 20:09:35 JST (ID #546942)
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  • lemon tea
    lemon tea in cup (Registered on 2009/04/03)
    mouse clicker

    bicycle sea!

    Wed 2009/04/15 06:55:13 JST (ID #564013)
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  • Argyle
    Argyle in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/12/23)
    Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
    http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com

    OH SHI~~ thats a lot of bikes -___- how would you get your bike out if its in the middle?!?!? =____=

    Fri 2009/04/17 06:08:22 JST (ID #567275)
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  • niniel
    niniel in LONDON (Registered on 2009/04/12)
    fashion designer

    try to find your bike!!! good luck! lol

    Sun 2009/04/26 15:11:43 JST (ID #579722)
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  • Evangel Lim
    Evangel Lim in Malaysia, Penang (Registered on 2009/04/23)
    Student (Hikki)... Lurker
    http://rednekohat.blogspot.com/

    I used to ride bicycle around & I never saw this happen here.
    All I saw was the bicycle lock on whatever pole is long & high enough.

    Mon 2009/04/27 21:04:41 JST (ID #581340)
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  • zuco
    zuco in Tokyo (Registered on 2009/03/19)
    Photographer
    http://www.zuco.org

    Personally I really like the fact that I can use my bike in the sidewalk in Japan. That's something I always tried to do in Europe but the consequences was to deal with police agents that had nothing better to do that boring people that used their bikes in the sidewalk.

    Actually I don't like to use it in the same street with cars. It's dangerous and it force me to behave as a car. But I'm not a car I'm a normal walker that instead of feet I have wheels ^^;

    Mon 2009/10/19 14:42:06 JST (ID #732309)
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