> The first time I rode one was nearly a decade ago, in Kyoto. This isn't quite the primary thrust of the article but if you travel to Kyoto I highly recommend

> The first time I rode one was nearly a decade ago, in Kyoto. This isn't quite the primary thrust of the article but if you travel to Kyoto I highly recommend renting a e-bicycle to see the area. I will never forget the 2 days that my partner and I spent riding around there. I can recommend 'Fuune bicycle rental shop' - the proprietor will helpfully annotate a map for you with recommended routes and explain all the turns and paths with a translator device.