a brief look into how the Japanese wander through the streets of

Hiroshima

city transport

A common bike design in Japan small enough that it’s western

equivalent is designed as foldable.

Japan’s ingenious approach to the bike

stand: a true threat to the stationary bike

industry.

Mirrors plastered at intersections throughout the city have most certainly

saved poor drivers and unaware pedestrians from imminent death.

This convenient pathway for the blind deceptively appears

harmless for bare feet.

Designers had the foresight to put poles at the ends to deter incompetent

bikers from riding up and down the ramp.

A much worse obstacle to accidentally

slam your toe into than a ramp made

from concrete.

Every day, biking, motor-

biking, walking, and busing compete for

“most frequent method of commute to

HIT”.

While a frequent method of commute to HIT, motor-biking only

tops “getting a ride from your mom.”

While it may be hideous to some western eyes, Japan’s boxcar

makes a nice living wandering the streets Hiroshima.

Found on nearly all commuter bikes,

baskets like this have proven

themselves as multipurpose beasts,

strong enough to carry women, children,

and Japanese men.

God help two umbrella wielding

bicyclers who must pass each other

on the same lane.

Though they appear frighteningly

weak, bike locks like this are

ubiquitous throughout the city.

When it’s too far for the bicycle, bike to

the train station.

The Hiroden Street Car, where human Tetris is played on holidays

and during morning and evening rush hour.