Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Growing up in Japan, Hugh Yamada always had a fascination for bicycles both new and old. But it wasn't until his first year-long bicycle trip from Hokkaido to Okinawa that he discovered a love for travel and a need to take an ambitious step forward.
The Bicycle Baron, as he's known on YouTube, is planning to travel the entire world by bicycle. Starting in Alaska and ending in Japan. #worldtravel #bicycle #biketour
You can Follow the Bicycle Baron and his journey here: youtube.com/channel/UCCOij6Yoq4u7314i4bFdDlQ
Video and story by: Matt Faubion
Additional photos and videos by Hugh Yamada
Music by: Hugh Yamada
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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Growing up in Japan, Hugh Yamada always had a fascination for bicycles both new and old. But it wasn't until his first year-long bicycle trip from Hokkaido to Okinawa that he discovered a love for travel and a need to take an ambitious step forward.
The Bicycle Baron, as he's known on YouTube, is planning to travel the entire world by bicycle. Starting in Alaska and ending in Japan. #worldtravel #bicycle #biketour
You can Follow the Bicycle Baron and his journey here: youtube.com/channel/UCCOij6Yoq4u7314i4bFdDlQ
Video and story by: Matt Faubion
Additional photos and videos by Hugh Yamada
Music by: Hugh Yamada
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/donate
