"Riyaka"
It is one of Asia's most common transport vehicles and is still widely used in Japan. The name comes from the English "rear car" and it was very popular around airfields to carry stuff or heavier equipment. It could be attached to the rear of a bicycle.
It is one of Asia's most common transport vehicles and is still widely used in Japan. The name comes from the English "rear car" and it was very popular around airfields to carry stuff or heavier equipment. It could be attached to the rear of a bicycle.
In this photo, the spokes are made of wood.
In this one the spokes are solid metal.
Bicycle tires were also very common.
IJNAF riyaka
Examples of riyaka in Japan.
Check the photo of a JIETAI guy with a riyaka.
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