You've heard of Tokyo's trains, but what about its cycling? I spent over 2 weeks in Tokyo (Itabashi-ku and Kita-Shinjuku) and used an e-bike to get around the city, and learned a lot about its cycling culture to share with you. I also have 3 observations where Tokyo can improve its cycling network.
If you want to try urban cycling in Tokyo (or another Japanese city), there are various docked e-bike rental services, such as Hello Cycling. It is very convenient as you can dock your bike anywhere in the city and change to the subway. You may need an eSIM with a Japanese phone number from a service like Mobal in order to register, as well as a little 日本語 (or Google Translate) to register. Many of the bike docks are tucked away within apartment complexes or other private property, so please use the service and ride respectfully to ensure others can continue to use them. I found a short video explains how it works in more detail.
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