tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post1216787833111026426..comments2023-10-19T01:13:47.983+09:00Comments on Tokyo By Bike : Cycling in Tokyo and around Japan: Japanese Bicycle Manufacturers Missing Opportunities OverseasByron Kiddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11827875619267980053noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-70841818977411196822013-09-24T17:50:43.693+09:002013-09-24T17:50:43.693+09:00When I moved from Japan to Germany the first thing...When I moved from Japan to Germany the first thing I wanted to buy was a mamachari. The Dutch "sit up and beg" bikes are similar but much heavier so I settled for a Jopo. I really miss my mamachari...Charlotte Steggzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538789947066862726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-6636562258707227232013-06-30T03:06:10.086+09:002013-06-30T03:06:10.086+09:00I import used mamachari bicycles to the UK and I c...I import used mamachari bicycles to the UK and I can tell you that from my research it's not the shipping cost that would be a deal breaker here - it's the EU's 48.5% anti-dumping levy (effectively making duty and tax 82.5%) on bicycle made in China. If there was a manufacturer with a factory in Japan willing to export - and make them bigger - it would be totally viable and affordable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483487874674524816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-56936634376668511732013-06-25T16:30:15.549+09:002013-06-25T16:30:15.549+09:00Many companies and NGO's export used bicycles ...Many companies and NGO's export used bicycles (those illegally parked bicycles removed from around town) but Japanese manufacturers flatly refuse to export Japanese city bicycles to the world. <br /><br />Its a shame because for city cycling, especially with children the mamachari is perfect.Byron Kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827875619267980053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-65358321766111823572013-06-24T13:55:51.143+09:002013-06-24T13:55:51.143+09:00NGOs and local governments do "export" u...NGOs and local governments do "export" used ones to developing countries. <br /><br />http://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/kurashi/102/123/373/d00005201.html<br /><br />Wonder if it is financially feasible to sell brand new ones. Shipping costs might be the deal breaker.KEWNhttps://twitter.com/shilkytouchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-59684044041893880852013-06-22T23:37:36.342+09:002013-06-22T23:37:36.342+09:00First they'd have to make them big enough for ...First they'd have to make them big enough for adults. Seriously, if you're over 5'9" none are big enough.Ἀντισθένηςhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199983680204710885noreply@blogger.com