 Most viewed - Tokyo Marathon 2010 東京マラソン |
I give her my Best Babe and Best Costume Awards for Tokyo Marathon 2010.567 views
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She stood out from the rest by being so open and smiling at everyone. Her bib is on her rear.374 views
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The annual and 4th Tokyo Marathon was held on Feb. 28 2010 starting at 9:10 am for the runners in Shinjuku. A whopping 300,000 people applied to enter, but only 32,000 runners got in. They paid 10,000 yen each.216 views
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Sophia University cheerleaders at the 2010 Tokyo Marathon finish line.122 views
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Grownup cheerleaders in the form of the Sophia University cheerleaders. Hooray!95 views
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My YouTube video of the entertainment at Tokyo Marathon finish line in 2010.93 views
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Ninth place is Salim Kipsang (#3) who was last year's Tokyo Marathon winner. This Kenyan probably wasn't used to the freezing cold and rain (or slushy snow). He receives 200,000 yen. 91 views
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Lum from Urusei Yatsura.86 views
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The rain stopped and the sun came out in the afternoon, but it was still cold. These girls didn't look cold at all. They were hot...76 views
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Now for the costume party, my favorite part of the marathon, to get a lotta good laughs. This is a salaryman.70 views
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Mac user?69 views
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As this runner indicates, it was a freezing-cold day. It rained all morning and we even had slushy snow at one point. But it wasn't so windy nor stormy. 68 views
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Finally, a foreign runner. This is Joseph Muwaniki (#146) the first foreigner to cross the finish line to come in 6th place to claim 500,000 yen in prize money. He lives in Tokyo and sponsored by a camera company.67 views
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Baby polar bear?65 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.64 views
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Pikachu63 views
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Tiger costumes were popular since 2010 is the year of the tiger.63 views
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Pink cowgirl63 views
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I thought I had seen everything, but Jesus Christ!! The cross was made of styrofoam.63 views
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Also near the finish was another area where they performed yosakoi soran dances by numerous groups.61 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.60 views
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A normal-looking female runner.60 views
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Gaijin with a model of Tokyo Tower on his cap.60 views
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Can you believe this guy? Playing a guitar and singing while running.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)59 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 2010.59 views
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I saw a few honeybee costumes.59 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."59 views
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A running nasubi or eggplant.59 views
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Kendo59 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.58 views
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Gegege no Kitaro58 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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GO. There were cheerleaders performing at other points along the marathon route. Even hula dancers and belly dancers too. Maybe see them next year.57 views
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Friendly runner using Leopard or maybe Jaguar (Mac user).57 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.56 views
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Hot dog stick with mustard and ketchup.56 views
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Parishioners from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in Koto Ward carry a portable shrine as the runners head for the finish.56 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.56 views
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Wow, a football player...56 views
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Pair of bees.56 views
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Eighth place is KODA Takaaki (#143). He takes home 300,000 yen.55 views
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Another salaryman, but without the coat.55 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 '70.55 views
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AED55 views
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Lotta cheerleaders near the finish line at the 2010 Tokyo Marathon.54 views
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Pink afro54 views
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He carried this ghost.54 views
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Octopus head54 views
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Horde of runners keep coming 4 and 5 hours after the marathon's start.54 views
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What would a marathon be without Spiderman?54 views
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Kids cheerleaders54 views
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Skinny gorilla with a big banana.54 views
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Twins54 views
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Kept him warm.54 views
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Tea pickers. Must be from Shizuoka.54 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.53 views
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Sazae-san53 views
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Anpan Man53 views
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Mito Komon53 views
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Minnie Mouse was also popular.53 views
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Tabasco sauce. Made me laugh alright.53 views
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Santa Claus, Mrs. Clause and Rudolf the Red-nosed reindeer.53 views
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Kids cheerleaders.52 views
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Kids cheerleaders52 views
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Ballerina man. He gets my Most Gross Award. He actually danced around in front of us.52 views
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Taiko drummers also performed at the finish line all day.52 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.51 views
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Many men cross-dressed. Many of them were middle-aged even.51 views
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Superman. I also saw Supergirl, but couldn't get a clear shot of her.51 views
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Gold Man. Maybe a former stockbroker.51 views
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Heading for the finish line.51 views
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Nurse51 views
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Ninja51 views
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Froggy.51 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.50 views
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Red-nosed reindeer50 views
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Another Hawaiian with an Aloha shirt and lei50 views
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Tiger50 views
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Another monster or ghost? Not Caspar.50 views
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Minnie again.50 views
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Always time to take pictures.50 views
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Traditional (Edo Period) travelers50 views
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Mara...50 views
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Hula girl, but a guy. At least he knows the shaka sign.50 views
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Bee again. A costume shop must've had a clearance sale of bee costumes.50 views
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Tiger mask50 views
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What's this?49 views
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Pandas are popular.49 views
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Giraffe that looks pregnant.49 views
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Hula girls49 views
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Another Snow White, this time a Japanese one.49 views
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School girl taming two tigers.49 views
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I dunno why Santa Claus is so popular in Feb. Perhaps that's the costume they wore at the Honolulu Marathon in Dec.49 views
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Yosakoi soran dancers at 2010 Tokyo Marathon.49 views
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I wonder what country she's from.48 views
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Harem48 views
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Winnie the Pooh48 views
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In Korean, he says, "Goheung is space." Goheung county in South Korea is where they launch rockets. They have Naro Space Center there.48 views
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Snow White48 views
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Bananas48 views
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Entertainment even included Awa Odori.48 views
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Momotaro48 views
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Tanuki or raccoon dog.48 views
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Santa Claus. Maybe he's from Hokkaido where they still sing Christmas songs in Feb.47 views
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Roger Rabbit?47 views
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Minnie Mouse again.47 views
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Michael Jacksons, but they are all women.47 views
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I love America too.47 views
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Coming in 2nd is FUJIWARA Arata (#12), 3rd is SATOH Atsushi (#11), and 4th place is KAWAUCHI Yuki (#117). All men. They will claim 4 million, 2 million, and 1 million yen in prize money respectively.46 views
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Fifth place is ADACHI Tomoya (#18) for 750,000 yen in prize money.46 views
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Panda46 views
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Minnie Mouse worn by a man. Didn't see Mickey though.46 views
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Golden Globe.46 views
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42 km mark.46 views
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They gave quite a show.46 views
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Samurai45 views
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Rabbit pair. I noticed that the age of costume players now extends to middle age. Not limited to the younger set anymore.45 views
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Swans45 views
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Worst Costume Award45 views
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Another edible head: Musubi head. It says "Emergency food." By coincidence, I did have two onigiri with me and ate them after which I warmed up.45 views
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Indian44 views
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Isn't it dangerous to carry a sign like this??44 views
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Prime Minister Hatoyama Halloween mask.44 views
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Another Pooh44 views
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Who's this?44 views
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Some things I just dunno.44 views
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Hula ladies43 views
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Tiger cap43 views
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Yeah, proud to be American!42 views
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Cow41 views
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Not a good shot, but it's taiyaki.41 views
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They are from Tokushima. Their happi coats also say Honolulu Marathon.39 views
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They also had a short run for parent and child.39 views
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