Luckily there’s an easy way to tell if you’re dealing with a legitimate law enforcement officer or a con artist.
bikes
We get on rental bikes in the heart of Japan’s biggest city and ride until we run out of daylight.
The proposal would leave bikers who ignore police warnings about reckless riding with a ticket and fine instead of a criminal charge.
Group includes a man in his 40s who sees no problem with doing wheelies through Namba Station.
Mr Sato and his friend Butch paid a visit to the biennial auto show ahead of its official opening day.
But even after all that, he still shows no intention of reforming.
Start your day with fresh-brewed coffee, fill the afternoon with sightseeing, and end it with delicious sake.
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