Cycling Japan: Kyushu and Shikoku During Cherry Blossom Season // World Bicycle Touring Episode 43

After taking a ferry from Busan to Fukuoka, we cycled across the island of Kyushu and took another ferry to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands. The rural seaside villages of Japan were a delight to cycle through, and the scenery on the islands varied between quiet mossy forests, gorgeous blue mountain streams, and rocky coastline.

Japan is an absolutely wonderful cycling destination due to its many route options, incredible food, and amazing people. Shikoku was a big highlight of our two month tour in Japan despite some challenging weather conditions. We hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching!

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Bicycle gear list below. We're running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.
- 2020 Surly Ogres
- 36h Rohloff Speedhubs
- 36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
- Ryde Andra 40 rims
- Marathon GT365 29x2.0 tires
- Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
- Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
- Ergon SMC Core (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
- Rogue Panda custom frame bags
- Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
- Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
- Tubus Cargo rear rack (Andrew), Tubus Logo Classic (Jenny)
- Planet Bike AL fenders

Camera Gear:
- Fuji X-T4
- Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4- Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
- GoPro Hero 8 Black w/Media Mod + DIY windscreen
- Rode VideoMic Pro
- Mavic Mini 1 drone

Music Credits:
Slo Loris - Riverside
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Slo Loris ft. Strehlow - Aftercastle
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Slo Loris ft. Tender Spring - Kings of the Indoors
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Slo Loris - Pier
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Casiio x Sleepermane - Underneath
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