Life Apr 26, 2022
Taishi Kato has taken up the sport and now connects with other runners via social media in a bid to spread his message and revitalize his shrine.
Lifestyle Aug 1, 2021
Where to find the best running routes in Tokyo
by Rebecca Saunders
Is the sight of athletes striving for gold inspiring you to put on a pair of running shoes? Here are some of the best places to head out on a mid-week marathon (or 5K) of your own in Tokyo.
Summer Olympics / Athletics Jul 29, 2021
To sprinters, hot weather in Tokyo feels just right
by Jere Longman
Tokyo was deemed to be too hot for marathoners, but there’s evidence that the heat helps sprinters. A little rain might not hurt, either.
Lifestyle Nov 1, 2020
Parkrun returns to Japan after seven-month hiatus
by Haruka Murayama
Parkrun, a free, inclusive running event, offers safe opportunities for physical fitness and community building — even amid a pandemic.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Apr 27, 2020
On the run: Taking up the world's new hobby
by Andreas Neuenkirchen
If you don't have a dog to walk, running gets you outside for some fresh air and helps keep your health up at a time when we all need to be healthy.
Commentary / World Jun 16, 2019
Why is competitive running on the decline?
by Leonid Bershidsky
A marathon used to confer bragging rights if you managed to finish, but not so much now and that's hurting a $1.4 billion industry.
More Sports / Athletics Mar 3, 2019
In pictures: The rain, the pain and the fun of Tokyo Marathon 2019
Low temperatures and persistent rain put a slight damper on the celebratory aspect of the 13th Tokyo Marathon but at least it didn't harm the runners' overall performances. The winner — Ethiopia’s Birhanu Legese — clocked the event's second-best time ever, and a record ...
National Feb 23, 2018
Sunday's Tokyo Marathon will cause road closures, officials warn
by Magdalena Osumi
Tokyo residents and visitors to the capital will face road closures starting early Sunday morning due to the 12th annual Tokyo Marathon. The Tokyo Marathon Foundation, the event's organizer, said 36,000 people will take part. The runners will depart from a plaza in front of the ...
National Dec 9, 2016
New running facility opens in Tokyo for athletes of all stripes
by Tomoko Otake
As the metropolis gears up to host the Olympics and Paralympics in four years’ time, a new running stadium opened in Tokyo on Friday. The private-sector facility will provide an inclusive training venue for athletes of all stripes. The Shin-Toyosu Brillia Running Stadium, located in ...
More Sports / Athletics May 29, 2015
Prefontaine's legacy still growing 40 years after death
by Ed Odeven
"I'm not afraid of losing. But if I do, I want it to be a good race. I'm an artist, a performer. I want people to appreciate the way I run." — Steve Prefontaine
Voices | VIEWS FROM THE STREET Feb 23, 2015
Tokyo: Why did you decide to run the Tokyo Marathon?
by Mark Buckton
Mark Buckton caught up with some of the runners in a sweaty state after Sunday's big race.