Japan uses international cycling races to break from tourism pack

Even bridges and hills can draw enthusiasts from overseas

20231115 tour de Kyushu

Eighteen teams from Japan and abroad, including one that has won the Tour de France, competed in the Mynavi Tour de Kyushu. (Photo by Makoto Okada)

AKINORI KAMATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Cycling tourism is increasingly drawing attention in Japan as a way to lure more visitors from abroad, as the country sees a steady increase in travelers with easing of the pandemic.

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