Tokyo Marathon was held on Feb. 23, 2014. Here’s a collection of the most outstanding and incredulous costumes. I was near Suitengu Station which was about 10 km from the finish line.
Monkey head
This guy was running with his bride with heart-shaped balloons.
Japan mailbox. Painted on his face is the symbol of the Japan post office: 〒
Jesus Christ, barefoot!
Well coordinated.
From another planet.
Carrying a surfboard while wearing rubber slippers.
The biggest costume I saw. Couldn’t get a clear shot though.
Very popular mascot named Funasshi, from Funabashi, Chiba.
Ouch!
Santa Claus with a big bag of presents.
Geta clogs matching his monk costume.
Kabuki
Cross dressers galore
Tuba player
Monja
Yep, these costumes can get hot.
Golden frog. The note from his mouth says, “Feed me” (as in money).
Man named Joseph. He’s got a small camera on his head as well as a smartphone rigged in front of him.
At the end, a few buses carried runners who had to give up. The buses were quite empty though. The 36,000 runners had 7 hours to complete the marathon. Some 96% finished it.
