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Tiger costumes were popular since 2010 is the year of the tiger.70 views
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Baby polar bear?70 views
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My YouTube video of these incredible taiko drummers at Tokyo Marathon finish line in 2007.70 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.69 views
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Trophies for marathon winners.69 views
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The game started at 6 pm.68 views
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Babacar Camara again as John's nemesis.68 views
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Medal for marathon finishers.68 views
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Supergirl68 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.67 views
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A normal-looking female runner.67 views
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I thought I had seen everything, but Jesus Christ!! The cross was made of styrofoam.67 views
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Picture-taking booth.67 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, 2008.66 views
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Pre-game activities starting at 4 pm started with a free throw which anybody could participate.66 views
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Koto Ward mayor says a few words. This was Koto Ward Appreciation Day.66 views
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T-shirts for sale.66 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. 66 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).65 views
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John up again65 views
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Uniform replica for sale.65 views
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Fans entering Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 28, 2008.65 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)65 views
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Hot dog stick with mustard and ketchup.65 views
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Gaijin with a model of Tokyo Tower on his cap.65 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.65 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."65 views
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Hawaiian but I don't think he's Hawaiian. You'll see more Hawaiians too.65 views
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Tokyo Apache practice.64 views
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Booster club members sitting in the "Apache Seats" (2,500 yen for adults) at one end of the court.64 views
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Takushi Naoto of Ryukyu Golden Kings64 views
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Tokyo Apache team members are introduced as they go through a gauntlet of cheerleaders.64 views
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Autographed basketball.64 views
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A running nasubi or eggplant.64 views
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Minnie again.64 views
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Friendly runner using Leopard or maybe Jaguar (Mac user).64 views
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Also near the finish was another area where they performed yosakoi soran dances by numerous groups.64 views
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Hiko-nyan at 2013 Tokyo Marathon.64 views
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Ariake can get quiote cold in winter though. They might turn on the heater or they might not.63 views
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Some practice shots.63 views
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Fans entering Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 28, 2008.63 views
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Nick Davis63 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.63 views
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Can you believe this guy? Playing a guitar and singing while running.63 views
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Past medals for marathon finishers.63 views
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Gold medal for Tokyo Marathon winner.63 views
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Mascot63 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.63 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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Hiko-nyan from Hikone, Shiga at 2013 Tokyo Marathon.63 views
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More pregame entertainment.62 views
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Team huddle62 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings fan section. They came all the way from Okinawa?62 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team use a large towel as a prop.62 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 2010.62 views
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I saw a few honeybee costumes.62 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.62 views
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Samba dancers at Tokyo Marathon.62 views
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Roller skating group entertained. 東京都ローラースポーツ連盟62 views
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Side entertainers included yosakoi dancers.62 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.61 views
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Eighth place is KODA Takaaki (#143). He takes home 300,000 yen.61 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.61 views
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Minnie Mouse was also popular.61 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 '70.61 views
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Pair of bees.61 views
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Tabasco sauce. Made me laugh alright.61 views
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Entrance to the Tokyo Marathon Expo. It was quite crowded.61 views
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A large hall for Tokyo Marathon Expo.61 views
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The Tokyo Marathon Expo includes some entertainment.61 views
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Tokyo Marathon 2012's top Japanese woman finisher was Eri Okubo. 大久保 絵里61 views
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Parishioners from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in Koto Ward carry a portable shrine as the runners head for the finish.60 views
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Another salaryman, but without the coat.60 views
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What would a marathon be without Spiderman?60 views
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Skinny gorilla with a big banana.60 views
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Hula girl, but a guy. At least he knows the shaka sign.60 views
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Sign for Tokyo Apache vs. Toyama Grouses on Dec. 28, 2008 at Ariake Colosseum.59 views
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Masashi Joho signs autographs.59 views
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He carried this ghost.59 views
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Superman. I also saw Supergirl, but couldn't get a clear shot of her.59 views
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Kids cheerleaders.59 views
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Mito Komon59 views
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Tea pickers. Must be from Shizuoka.59 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.59 views
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Eri Okubo came in 4th among the women.59 views
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Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower worn by Tokyo Marathon runner.59 views
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Tokyo Tower59 views
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Cheering section58 views
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Going up against Babacar Camara.58 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.58 views
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Horde of runners keep coming 4 and 5 hours after the marathon's start.58 views
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Kids cheerleaders58 views
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Wow, a football player...58 views
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Traditional (Edo Period) travelers58 views
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Ballerina man. He gets my Most Gross Award. He actually danced around in front of us.58 views
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Santa Claus, Mrs. Clause and Rudolf the Red-nosed reindeer.58 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.58 views
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Tokyo Yosakoi dancers. 東京よさこい58 views
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A large crowd stood around her to listen to her wise words for running marathons.58 views
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My Youtube video at the finish line of the 2012 Tokyo Marathon.58 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.58 views
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Division standings as of Dec. 21, 2008. Tokyo Apache in 1st place, and Grouses in last place among the six teams in the Eastern conference of the bj-league.57 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.57 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.57 views
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Tokyo Apache team bench.57 views
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Another Hawaiian with an Aloha shirt and lei57 views
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Bee again. A costume shop must've had a clearance sale of bee costumes.57 views
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Lots of cross dressers this year. A fairy?57 views
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Best Costume of the day.57 views
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Nasubi (eggplant) pair57 views
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Drawing56 views
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Make a wave!56 views
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Halftime56 views
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Coach Bryant advises John.56 views
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Alevtina heads for the finish as she passes by some cheerleaders. The prize money for women is the same as for men. The top three women runners were all foreigners. Five of the top ten women were foreigners.56 views
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Lotta cheerleaders near the finish line at the 2010 Tokyo Marathon.56 views
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Many men cross-dressed. Many of them were middle-aged even.56 views
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Another monster or ghost? Not Caspar.56 views
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