Nagoya is one city that is easy to get around because of the numerous means of transportation available. Since we got here we have utilized trains, subways, taxis and good old fashioned walking to get around. But this week we added another method of transport to our list: bikes. Awesome folding mini-cooper bikes that is. Now for the most part, bikes in Japan are pricier than the States, so we've been shopping around quite a bit in order to get the best deal. We ended up paying a bit more than we originally planned for these beauties, but they were well worth it. They are foldable, and much lighter and smaller than other folding bikes we came across. We also opted for these because they have Shimano brakes, as well as gears. Once we picked out the bikes (dark green for Marlow, and burgundy for me) we set out to accessorize with locks, lights and a basket before we sealed the deal. In the States, after you fork over the cash, you can walk (or ride) straight out the door, but in Japan you must first register your bike before you leave. If you bike ever gets lost or stolen, it doesn't necessarily fall off the face of the planet, never to be seen or heard from again. In Japan, stolen bikes are a big deal, and if you are caught with one you can land in some trouble with the law. Anyway, here is a video Marlow made of our new bikes:
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