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February
2011
In Events In Japan,
In Events In Japan,
Tokyo prepares for annual marathon
The capital city of Japan has begun planning for the forthcoming marathon, which is set to attract a record number of runners.
First held in 2007, the event has developed into a major sporting event and it is expected that close to 36,000 people will take place in the race on February 27th.
Hisashi Sekiguchi, Tokyo Metropolitan government's spokesman for the Tokyo Marathon, told Japan Times that the event also raises considerable funds for various charities.
He added that there are also a number of high-profile runners in this year's race including world-record holder Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia.
Runners completing the course will also be treated to a range of entertainment as they run, with 28 events set to be held throughout Tokyo including taiko drum.
Written by Susan Ballion.
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First held in 2007, the event has developed into a major sporting event and it is expected that close to 36,000 people will take place in the race on February 27th.
Hisashi Sekiguchi, Tokyo Metropolitan government's spokesman for the Tokyo Marathon, told Japan Times that the event also raises considerable funds for various charities.
He added that there are also a number of high-profile runners in this year's race including world-record holder Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia.
Runners completing the course will also be treated to a range of entertainment as they run, with 28 events set to be held throughout Tokyo including taiko drum.
Written by Susan Ballion.
Related news stories:
Earthquake hits north-west Japan (11th September 2008)
First woman player to debut in Japanese baseball team (20th November 2008)
See in the spring at Setsubun (8th January 2009)
'Tokyo Transport' exhibition coming to Japanese museum (11th August 2011)
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