Bear sightings keep rising in Japan and tourist spots are adding deterrents. What it means for riders in Tohoku and Hokkaido this autumn.
Japan’s departure tax tripled in July 2026 and tax-free shopping becomes a refund in November. What the new costs add up to for a riding trip.
Day four of twenty is a rest day and it is the one that changes the shape of the whole trip. A morning at the Peace Memorial and an afternoon on an island with deer on the ferry ramp.
Sixty-five Japanese toll gates went cashless in spring 2026. Without a transponder you cannot pay at them. How the system works, what it costs, and which roads are worth the toll.
Fifty-eight kilometres of highland road out of Beppu, the rim of one of the largest volcanic calderas on earth, and a stretch of tarmac Japanese riders named after Kenny Roberts.
Roughly half of Japan’s hot springs now flex the tattoo rule, and two of the onsen towns on our route are the most relaxed in the country. Where a tattooed rider actually stands in 2026.
The oldest continuously walked pilgrimage in Asia compressed into a 9-12 day motorcycle ride. Henro etiquette, route, and what foreign riders need to know.
Japan’s northern island is a great motorcycle destination, with a 30-day September window before the high passes close. The honest Hokkaido playbook.
There’s a reason that about 3.8 million international travelers visit Japan each year. The country perfectly blends history with modern technology, and the entire culture reflects this. It’s a unique place to visit that you’ll remember for a lifetime. Japan motorcycle tours are a great way to experience all of the beauty this island nation has to
Imagine yourself driving a motorcycle down the road in Japan while the pink petals of cherry blossom trees fall around you. Japan also has many other lovely flowering trees you can enjoy. These include the Tsubaki, the Japanese Plum Tree, and the Kobushi Magnolia Tree. So what are you waiting for? Our luxury motorcycle tours in
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