Tetsuyuki TAKAHAMA ( Hiroshima City University ) Setsuko SAKAI ( Hiroshima Shudo University)
Hiroshima city transport
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![Page 1: Hiroshima city transport](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022062320/559f75661a28abe6718b47c6/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
a brief look into how the Japanese wander through the streets of
Hiroshima
city transport
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A common bike design in Japan small enough that it’s western
equivalent is designed as foldable.
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Japan’s ingenious approach to the bike
stand: a true threat to the stationary bike
industry.
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Mirrors plastered at intersections throughout the city have most certainly
saved poor drivers and unaware pedestrians from imminent death.
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This convenient pathway for the blind deceptively appears
harmless for bare feet.
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Designers had the foresight to put poles at the ends to deter incompetent
bikers from riding up and down the ramp.
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A much worse obstacle to accidentally
slam your toe into than a ramp made
from concrete.
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Every day, biking, motor-
biking, walking, and busing compete for
“most frequent method of commute to
HIT”.
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While a frequent method of commute to HIT, motor-biking only
tops “getting a ride from your mom.”
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While it may be hideous to some western eyes, Japan’s boxcar
makes a nice living wandering the streets Hiroshima.
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Found on nearly all commuter bikes,
baskets like this have proven
themselves as multipurpose beasts,
strong enough to carry women, children,
and Japanese men.
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God help two umbrella wielding
bicyclers who must pass each other
on the same lane.
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Though they appear frighteningly
weak, bike locks like this are
ubiquitous throughout the city.
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When it’s too far for the bicycle, bike to
the train station.
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The Hiroden Street Car, where human Tetris is played on holidays
and during morning and evening rush hour.