If there’s one travel trend I’ve noticed gathering pace over the past year, it’s cycling tours. And if your social media feed looks anything like mine, you’ll have noticed Japan is fast becoming one of cycling’s hottest destinations. It makes sense, as Japan has quietly built itself into one of the world’s great cycling destinations. JNTO executive director Naoki Kitazawa says improved cycling infrastructure and growing interest in active, wellness-focused holidays are driving the trend. Those are the moments you’d never otherwise experience from the window of a bullet train.