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Shinto priest introduces god of feet to running's converted

Life Apr 26, 2022

Shinto priest introduces god of feet to running's converted

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.

Where to find the best running routes in Tokyo

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.

To sprinters, hot weather in Tokyo feels just right

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.

Parkrun returns to Japan after seven-month hiatus

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.

On the run: Taking up the world's new hobby

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.

Why is competitive running on the decline?

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.

In pictures: The rain, the pain and the fun of Tokyo Marathon 2019

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 ...

Voices | OVERHEARD Jan 5, 2019

Early vs. earlier

"I didn't realize the joggers at 5 a.m. are different from the joggers at 6 a.m."

Sunday's Tokyo Marathon will cause road closures, officials warn

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 ...

New running facility opens in Tokyo for athletes of all stripes

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 ...

Prefontaine's legacy still growing 40 years after death

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

Tokyo: Why did you decide to run the Tokyo Marathon?

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.

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