Since the horrific earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan, more people have been commuting to work and school in the Tokyo area.
According to the Metropolitan police, this has resulted in more accidents.
The March 11 disaster paralyzed the capital's transportation systems, leaving many to spend the night on the floor of their office - or in a bar.
As a result, many have as a result renounced trains and turned instead to another 19th century form of transportation: the bicycle.
With few bicycle lanes and insufficient infrastructure, this has lead to collisions.
Which the Tokyo police have reflexively blamed on cyclists.
From March to August of this year, there were 2,129 accidents involving bicycle commuters, up 96% from the same period in the previous year.
As always, CycleKyoto recommends: assume cars are not paying attention and ride safe.
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