Japan Mamachari Bicycles on Parade

Japanese mothers frequently rely on bicycles to get around town and a unique type of bike called mamachari exists which is specially designed for the mom on the go. These bikes usually include one or more child seats as well as room for carrying large bags. Some mamachari even include special battery-assisted drives to help Okasan climb tough hills when carrying a full load of kids and groceries.

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• Japan
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• cycle
• jidensha
• mamachari
• momochari
• mama-chari
• mother
• okasan
• obasan
• kindergarten

[100mily]

Thats why i like these videos. There is always something interesting and cool in them. For example, watching the bikes i asked my self "When was the last time i rode a bike? I gonna go get one now"

Great video. Cheers.

[softypapa]

Hello 100mily, I'm delighted to hear that you are getting a bike. They sure are fun and cheap to use! -Kurt :-)

[follarband]

can I know why most of the Moms were wearing hats?

[softypapa]

Hello follarband, Thank you for viewing and commenting. I think that I can answer your question. Most Japanese women take great care to protect their skin from the sun and this is likely the reason for the hats. Women drivers will also sometimes wear special covers on their arms to protect the skin from the sun while driving. I hope that this is helpful. Sincerely, -Kurt :-)

[kapalama]

This is a great video. If there is a way to tag this with the word "Mama-Chari" so it bubbles up faster threough the google search.

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this.

[softypapa]

Hello kapalama, Thanks for your suggestion. I have added your suggested keyword as well as some variations. Great idea and thanks for watching and commenting! -Kurt :-)

[superfxx]

look at all those cute mommies on their bikes! oh my gosh can you imagine the american soccer moms picking their kids up from school on a mamachari instead of their big gas guzzling suv's? They wouldn't last ten minutes! the thought is just too funny.

[trx1961]

do men ride these as well??

[xXKeiChiXx]

Thank you! Arigato gosaimasu! This is the greatest video. I am so ashamed of being American!

[marshey123]

I don't know why Japanese mamachari bikes are here in the Philippines.

[AlBronto]

Moms in America have a pretty high tendency to be obese, and so do their children. Japan's obesity rate is what, 3.4%? America's is about ten times that. Aside from obvious food differences, maybe American moms (and Americans in general) can take a page from these Japanese women.

[bigbuggie5]

How fun! What if you have 3 kids? =)

[welwisher]

I love this video. <3

Mums are usually very strong just from carrying their kids around. This must make them that much stronger. <3

[trx1961]

check out the MADSEN CARGO BIKE that would be another cool way to haul things around

[trx1961]

whats the gear ratio on these?? i run a 39/17 on all my bikes.

[trx1961]

run around 60psi in your ride, makes for less rolling resistance

[nickystixx]

i like this vid. i also like those bikes!