Breaking the Biking Laws in Japan

Ben and Burke discuss the myriad laws for bicycling in Japan, which very few people know well, and almost everyone ignores. How many of the laws do you know, and are you aware of the very stiff penalties (including jail time!) that can be applied? Do you agree with the reasons for why Ben and Burke tend to ignore some of the laws? And why the heck do so many foreigners in Sapporo choose to buy expensive mountain bikes when a simple "mamachari" (granny bicycle) will suffice for daily life?&nbs...