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Former Shimano Chairman Yoshizo Shimano has passed away aged 85. - Photo Bike Europe

Former Shimano Chairman Yoshizo Shimano passes away

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano Inc.'s Chairman Emeritus and former Chairman Yoshizo Shimano has passed away. Yoshizo died of chronic heart failure at the age...

The bicycle market has changed drastically in the past month. – Photo Shimano

Corona makes Shimano rethink its supply chain

OSAKA, Japan - In its financial statement of the first quarter of 2020, the Shimano Group reported a downturn in sales since mid-March. The company...

Shimano Group has withdrawn the business performance forecasts. – Photo Shimano

Corona pandemic drives down Shimano's sales

OSAKA, Japan - In its financial statement of the first quarter of 2020 the Shimano Group reports a good start of the year in Europe and North America...

Shimano’s sales office in Shanghai. The company also operates production facilities in Tianjin and Kunshan. – Photo Shimano

Shimano Downgrades Importance of China as Production Base

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano Inc expects to generate extraordinary income this year with the return of land belonging to one of its Chinese (Kunshan and...

Panasonic expects sizable demand for e-bike sharing in Japan. – Photo Nikkei Asian Review

Panasonic and Mobike Partner to Push Japan's E-Bike Business

OSAKA, Japan - To gain traction for its e-bike business, Panasonic partnered with Chinese Mobike to explore the possibilities of an...

Most cheap bicycle imports out of China are sold through larger chain store giants giving Japanese IBDs hard time. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

E-Bikes Positive Note on Japan Market

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese bicycle market still continues to face difficulties. Last year bicycle sales even slipped onto a 12 years low, while the...

The next-generation of Bosch’ e-bike technology was showcased on an all-new Tern folding e-bike at the Tokyo Motor Show. – Photo Tern

European E-Bike Technology Introduced in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Motor Show was selected by Tern and Bosch to enter the Japanese market with the next-generation of Bosch' e-bike technology,...

The EPAB-001 has to pave the way on the global market for Nidec Copal. – Photo Nidec Copal

Japanse Nidec Copal Expands to Global E-MTB Market

KYOTO, Japan - After a successful experience of providing e-bike systems in Japan for more than 5 years, the electronic motor manufacturer Nidec...

The Tour de France criterium made its entry into China this year. – Photo Bike Europe

Asia Leads Cycling's Top 10 Growth Markets

PARIS, France - Figures released by Nielsen Sports show the growing rise in interest of cycling and especially the Tour de France around the world,...

Japan Market Declines Further

Japan Market Declines Further

TOKYO, Japan - For the second year on a row, the Japanese bicycle market is declining in volume. Value-wise however, production and import are...