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Medal for marathon finishers.66 views
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In 10th place and the last male runner to receive prize money is HASEGAWA Kiyokatsu (#149). He will receive a paltry 100,000 yen for his 2 hr. 15 min. 15-sec. run.65 views
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Tiger costumes were popular since 2010 is the year of the tiger.65 views
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Baby polar bear?65 views
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Pink cowgirl64 views
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I thought I had seen everything, but Jesus Christ!! The cross was made of styrofoam.64 views
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My YouTube video of these incredible taiko drummers at Tokyo Marathon finish line in 2007.64 views
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Entrance to Ariake Colosseum at around 4 pm, 2 hours before tip-off for the game between Tokyo Apache and Ryukyu Golden Kings on Nov. 29, 2008.63 views
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Tokyo Apache practice.63 views
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National anthem63 views
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Koto Ward mayor says a few words. This was Koto Ward Appreciation Day.63 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (cheerleaders)63 views
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Cohey Aoki63 views
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Entrance to Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 27, 2008.63 views
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Tip off63 views
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Picture-taking booth.63 views
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Tokyo Apache basketball court. The bj League also focuses on entertainment and seeks fans in their localities through booster clubs. Ticket prices in Tokyo are quite cheap (as low as 2,000 yen for adults).62 views
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John up again62 views
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Babacar Camara again as John's nemesis.62 views
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Gaijin with a model of Tokyo Tower on his cap.62 views
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Also near the finish was another area where they performed yosakoi soran dances by numerous groups.62 views
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Trophies for marathon winners.62 views
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Supergirl62 views
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Pre-game activities starting at 4 pm started with a free throw which anybody could participate.61 views
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More pregame entertainment.61 views
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Team huddle61 views
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Booster club members sitting in the "Apache Seats" (2,500 yen for adults) at one end of the court.61 views
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Cleanup61 views
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T-shirts for sale.61 views
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Sponsors61 views
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I stayed at the finish line the whole day, just to see what they do here. Here's the 2010 Tokyo Marathon winner FUJIWARA Masakazu (#102) heading for the finish line.61 views
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A normal-looking female runner.61 views
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Sento-kun is a boy priest with antlers on his head. Official mascot for Nara Prefecture's 1300th anniversary this year. His sash says "Nara Prefecture Representative."61 views
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Can you believe this guy? Playing a guitar and singing while running.61 views
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Hiko-nyan at 2013 Tokyo Marathon.61 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings fan section. They came all the way from Okinawa?60 views
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Uniform replica for sale.60 views
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Tokyo Apache team members are introduced as they go through a gauntlet of cheerleaders.60 views
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Dunk shot progression.60 views
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He is the first Japanese national to win the Tokyo Marathon. He'll also be 8 million yen richer as he collects the 1st place award money. He clocked in at 2 hr. 12 min. 19 sec. (Course record is 2:07:23)60 views
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Finally a woman. This is Alevtina Biktimirova, a Russian who was the first woman runner to cross the finish line and claim 8 million yen in prize money for Tokyo Marathon 2010.60 views
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I saw a few honeybee costumes.60 views
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A running nasubi or eggplant.60 views
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Gegege no Kitaro60 views
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Kendo60 views
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Past medals for marathon finishers.60 views
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Mascot60 views
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The 7th Tokyo Marathon was held on Feb. 24, 2013. As usual, many runners wore costumes. These photos were taken at the finish line at Tokyo Big Sight.60 viewsIt was a sunny, but cold and windy day when 96% of the 36,000 marathoners completed the run within 7 hours.
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Takushi Naoto of Ryukyu Golden Kings59 views
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Some practice shots.59 views
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Fans entering Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 28, 2008.59 views
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The clock shows the elapsed marathon time and the time behind the winner. See the names of the top 70 runners here.59 views
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Spectator stands near the finish line filled up in the afternoon. Strange that there was hardly anyone in the stands when the marathon winner passed by. But then, it was cold and raining.59 views
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GO. There were cheerleaders performing at other points along the marathon route. Even hula dancers and belly dancers too. Maybe see them next year.59 views
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Roller skating group entertained. 東京都ローラースポーツ連盟59 views
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Hiko-nyan from Hikone, Shiga at 2013 Tokyo Marathon.59 views
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It's a shame because it's quite entertaining to watch bj-league basketball games. They are geared for entertainment before and during the game. 58 views
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Ariake can get quiote cold in winter though. They might turn on the heater or they might not.58 views
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Cohey Aoki58 views
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Cohey58 views
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Hot dog stick with mustard and ketchup.58 views
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Parishioners from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in Koto Ward carry a portable shrine as the runners head for the finish.58 views
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Pair of bees.58 views
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Friendly runner using Leopard or maybe Jaguar (Mac user).58 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team use a large towel as a prop.57 views
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Autographed basketball.57 views
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Nick Davis57 views
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In 7th place at Tokyo Marathon 2010 is Rachid Kisri (#1) of Morocco. His paycheck will be 400,000 yen.57 views
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Hawaiian but I don't think he's Hawaiian. You'll see more Hawaiians too.57 views
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Wow, a football player...57 views
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Gold medal for Tokyo Marathon winner.57 views
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A large hall for Tokyo Marathon Expo.57 views
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A large crowd stood around her to listen to her wise words for running marathons.57 views
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Tokyo Marathon 2012's top Japanese woman finisher was Eri Okubo. 大久保 絵里57 views
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Fans entering Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 28, 2008.56 views
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Eighth place is KODA Takaaki (#143). He takes home 300,000 yen.56 views
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Another salaryman, but without the coat.56 views
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Kids cheerleaders.56 views
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Octopus head56 views
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Horde of runners keep coming 4 and 5 hours after the marathon's start.56 views
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Minnie Mouse was also popular.56 views
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I give him my Most Original Costume Award. He must be from Osaka. That's the Tower of the Sun sculpture by Okamoto Taro, built for Expo '70.56 views
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Samba dancers at Tokyo Marathon.56 views
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Halftime55 views
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Masashi Joho signs autographs.55 views
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Tip off55 views
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Prior to the runners' marathon. A wheelchair marathon was held for 25 entrants. They started 5 min. before the runners. The wheelchair winner receives 200,000 yen.55 views
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Lotta cheerleaders near the finish line at the 2010 Tokyo Marathon.55 views
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He carried this ghost.55 views
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What would a marathon be without Spiderman?55 views
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Kids cheerleaders55 views
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Skinny gorilla with a big banana.55 views
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Twins55 views
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Kept him warm.55 views
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Santa Claus, Mrs. Clause and Rudolf the Red-nosed reindeer.55 views
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Nasubi (eggplant) pair55 views
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The Tokyo Marathon Expo includes some entertainment.55 views
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My Youtube video at the finish line of the 2012 Tokyo Marathon.55 views
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Eri Okubo came in 4th among the women.55 views
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Tokyo Tower55 views
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Ticket prices are also inexpensive. Perhaps they should offer 500 yen tickets on special campaign days so more people will come out to watch.54 views
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Going up against Babacar Camara.54 views
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Sazae-san54 views
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Pink afro54 views
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Anpan Man54 views
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Mito Komon54 views
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Ballerina man. He gets my Most Gross Award. He actually danced around in front of us.54 views
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Tabasco sauce. Made me laugh alright.54 views
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Tea pickers. Must be from Shizuoka.54 views
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Superman54 views
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Entrance to the Tokyo Marathon Expo. It was quite crowded.54 views
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Guest speaker included Olympic gold medalist marathon runner Naoko Takahashi who gave a 30-min. talk about running. She is still very popular and well known in Japan.54 views
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Yuki KAWAUCHI came in 14th place. He had received the most publicity before the marathon. Too bad he lost his ticket to the London Olympics.54 views
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Drawing53 views
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Make a wave!53 views
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Superman. I also saw Supergirl, but couldn't get a clear shot of her.53 views
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Kids cheerleaders53 views
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Thw 2011 Tokyo Marathon's 3rd place winner is KAWAUCHI Yuki from Saitama. He's also the top Japanese winner.53 views
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Batman53 views
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Tokyo Yosakoi dancers. 東京よさこい53 views
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Best Costume of the day.53 views
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Side entertainers included yosakoi dancers.53 views
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Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower worn by Tokyo Marathon runner.53 views
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Tokyo Apache is stunned by a defeat by the last-place team. Better luck the next day which I also attended.52 views
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Pregame entertainment by Gum Q, a terrific dance troupe of kids who act as the team cheerleaders.52 views
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Fujiwara speeds to the finish line with no one else to challenge him. You can see two kimono-clad girls holding up the finish line tape.52 views
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Many men cross-dressed. Many of them were middle-aged even.52 views
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Gold Man. Maybe a former stockbroker.52 views
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Heading for the finish line.52 views
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Nurse52 views
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Ninja52 views
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Mara...52 views
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Froggy.52 views
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Taiko drummers also performed at the finish line all day.52 views
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Entertainment stage near Tokyo Big Sight.52 views
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Anpan Man, the head is a lamp shade. Great costume.52 views
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Booth for official Tokyo Marathon merchandise.52 views
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Booth selling food from Tohoku.52 views
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Samba dancers. They don't look cold.52 views
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