Synopsis

A passionate cyclist from the United Kingdom, Steve Tallon embarked on an eight-month journey in 2005, cycling from his home to Japan. The route spanned sixteen thousand kilometers, traversing Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and China. In a conversation with Peter Barakan for a Japanophile publication, Tallon recounts the impetus behind this ambitious undertaking, detailing the adventures he encountered and the enduring allure of cycling. Now a thirty-year resident of Japan, Tallon also o