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2022 Shinshu tenku Trail Run: Race Report

Amidst a warm autumn day approximately 200 athletes race their way through the trails of Nagano to the peak of Mount Hijiri…

Tokyo Marathon 2023:
What You need to Know

Everything you want to know about the Tokyo Marathon 2023, including how to get into the 2023 Tokyo Marathon, where to stay, and more!

Cycling Shimanami 2022: Must-Know Information

Information about the Shimanami Kaido and Cycling Shimanami! Explore Japan by bike and appreciate the beauty of the southern Japanese islands. Cycling in Japan has never been easier!

The Sustainable Outdoors:
seasonal harvests and garden parties in the Miura Peninsula

A report on an experimental farm to table workshop at a local farm and bamboo grove in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Register for Races in Japan: What Are Your Options?

Not sure where or how to register for races in Japan? Learn about your options, plus the pros and cons with each platform. From Sports Entry to Runnet, Lawson Do! Sports to Samurai Sports and more, check out our (kind of biased) assessment of Japan’s race registration websites!

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