Overview
The 70-kilometer Shimanami Kaido cycling route, which links Honshu and Shikoku via a chain of bridges and islands, is a magnet for cyclists from across Japan - and even further afield. Among the people we met pedaling along this route were a father and son who come every year; a farmer reliving his youthful days on 2 wheels; and a middle-aged couple now able to spend more time together. Why is this route so special to them? For 3 days, we spoke to cyclists riding the Shimanami Kaido, come rain or shine.
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9 - 1Adios, El Dorado Carousel! January 12, 2021 -
9 - 2Seeds of Happiness at a Tokyo Garden Center January 26, 2021 -
9 - 3Giving Kitchen Equipment New Homes February 02, 2021 -
9 - 4The Zoo on a Hill February 16, 2021 -
9 - 5Sapporo Born and Bread: A 24-Hour Sandwich Shop March 09, 2021 -
9 - 6Opening New Doors at a Furniture Outlet Store April 06, 2021 -
9 - 7Shimanami Kaido: A Ride Along Life's Cycle April 20, 2021 -
9 - 8Tanga: The Market With a Big Heart May 04, 2021 -
9 - 9Seeing Out 2020 in the Heart of Tokyo Bay May 25, 2021 -
9 - 10Fukushima Bento Shop: Serving Meals and Hope June 22, 2021 -
9 - 11New Beginnings from an Osaka Bus Terminal June 29, 2021 -
9 - 12Life Stories at a Hospital Convenience Store July 20, 2021 -
9 - 13Tokyo Dry Cleaner's: Reviving Clothes, Reliving Memories August 03, 2021 -
9 - 14Water Taxis: Across the Sea and Beyond August 17, 2021 -
9 - 15Quiet Prayers at a Secluded Shrine September 14, 2021 -
9 - 16Starting Fresh: One-Stop Uniform Shop October 05, 2021 -
9 - 17Tokyo Stationery Store: Messages from the Heart October 19, 2021 -
9 - 18The Station Under the Cherry Blossoms November 02, 2021 -
9 - 19Warming Body and Heart at a Yakiimo Shop November 16, 2021 -
9 - 20Fireworks Shop: Lighting Up a Quiet Summer December 14, 2021
