Transforming abandoned railway lines into dedicated cycling trails has become a fashionable option for rural areas of Japan that are hoping lycra-clad tourists can put them on the road to economic viability.With the central government having identified cycling as a growth area that can bring spending from both local and overseas enthusiasts to the countryside, dedicated cycling trails have been built or are being planned across the country.Nearly 10 routes already use discontinued railway lines in locations from Hokkaido to the north to Nagasaki and Oita to the south on the island of Kyushu…READ FULL ARTICLE
