Tokyo Marathon
What is trend at the end February until
beginning of March in japan?
The answer is Tokyo Marathon.
What is Tokyo Marathon?
The Tokyo marathon is an international
event with route of 26.2 miles (42.2km) inside the Tokyo capital city, and was
held every end of February at the beginning.
The Tokyo marathon is one of six largest
marathon in the world, like the cities of Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, and
New York. The Tokyo marathon is the latest marathon (2007) and was promoted to
this position in 2012. (Britannica)
The 1st Tokyo marathon was held on 18th February 2007.
However, in the years before 2007, the Tokyo marathon actually included
two marathons, first is the Tokyo International Marathon and second is
Tokyo-New York Friendship International Marathon and was held in even
years. However, since 1982 it is impossible to support two marathons in
the same city, so the alternative format is adopt in effect.
At the Tokyo marathon, there are thousands
of volunteer every 3km at the drink water station. Wherever you go through the
booth, volunteer is wearing a uniform color that gives each runner modest
passion.
There an after-run party, prepared for all
player by Tokyo marathon in the end of the day. Usually there are Taiko and
Geisha dance to entertain in traditional Japanese way, there also Japanese
cuisine for celebrate the evening.
After all of the explanation, are you ready
to participate next year?