I've got a 自転車～ You can ride it if you like...!

The shop I rented from!

There are some things that the staff members at Tenri University are going to attempt to convince you they are absolutely vital to your daily life in Japan. Although I refuse to buy a cellphone, a bike will without a doubt make your life easier. At this time (Fall 2013) Tenri has two bike shops right next to each other that are opened regularly and are fairly close to the train station. If you are one of the first students to arrive in the summer before 秋学期　begins you might have the good luck of purchasing a used bike for around 5,000-7,000￥. But once the first round of 留学生 make there way over to the bike shop, the owner will get wise to the trend and hike up the prices. Because you're a 留学生だから一年間ぐらいだけ自転車が欲しいです... the shop owner will recommend you to rent your bike for a year for about ~7,000￥ which is the equivalent to about 70$.

The shop next door!

Their selection is pretty good, and if it's not at the time you go just ask when their next shipment is coming in. They have a pretty high turnover of bikes around the time that school is starting. Although I didn't want to rent my bike at first, I came to terms with the idea the renting was more convenient than buying a new used bike for around 9,000￥. This way I wouldn't have to find someone to unload my bike onto before leaving Tenri and I was able to rent a new bike. Instead of buying a used one. The wear and tear really matters when you're going to be relying heavily on it for your main mode of transportation.

Property Sticker

This sticker is from the International Office at Tenri University and is very important. Without it your bike will get towed from Amenity. Yes, bikes get towed in Japan frequently when parked in places they shouldn't be. I've heard it's about 7,000￥to get your bike out of the tow yard. 気をつけて下さい！！ At the International Office they'll take down your name and give you a corresponding number.

Shop Owner & Worker out front

行き方：This is directly behind the Tenri train station. If you're coming from the student apartments go towards the Tenrihondai and turn left once you reach it. Cross the street and pass ミスタードーナツ. Go to the end of the block and turn right. You're going to see a dead end, but on the left side is the bike shop and the right side is the train station. You can even cut through the train station if you're more familiar with the area.

Ride safely! And remember move to the left in passing~!!!