Most people who do their daily errands (going shopping, commuting to school or the station, taking their kids to kindergarten) don't wear a helmet. They also tend to ride on the sidewalk instead of the road.
Those who do are the people who ride a bike for sport/hobby.
It is true that in Japan, many people use bicycles for short distance travel, so few people seem to speed. Helmet wearing rates vary by region and age, but since the government has started calling for people to wear helmets, it seems that the rate is gradually increasing.
Do a lot of bicyclists in Japan do without helmets? Perhaps because they ride at relatively slow speeds, perhaps at or just above a walking pace?
Most people who do their daily errands (going shopping, commuting to school or the station, taking their kids to kindergarten) don't wear a helmet. They also tend to ride on the sidewalk instead of the road.
Those who do are the people who ride a bike for sport/hobby.
It is true that in Japan, many people use bicycles for short distance travel, so few people seem to speed. Helmet wearing rates vary by region and age, but since the government has started calling for people to wear helmets, it seems that the rate is gradually increasing.
Everyone seems serene, especially the elders holding hands. Thank you.
The place where I took those photos is calm, peaceful and one of my favourite places.