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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.66 views
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Baby polar bear?66 views
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My YouTube video of these incredible taiko drummers at Tokyo Marathon finish line in 2007.66 views
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Medal for marathon finishers.66 views
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Entrance to Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 27, 2008.65 views
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Tip off65 views
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Tiger costumes were popular since 2010 is the year of the tiger.65 views
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I thought I had seen everything, but Jesus Christ!! The cross was made of styrofoam.65 views
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National anthem64 views
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Picture-taking booth.64 views
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Supergirl64 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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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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Trophies for marathon winners.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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T-shirts for sale.62 views
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Sponsors62 views
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Dunk shot progression.62 views
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Babacar Camara again as John's nemesis.62 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.62 views
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A normal-looking female runner.62 views
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Gaijin with a model of Tokyo Tower on his cap.62 views
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Can you believe this guy? Playing a guitar and singing while running.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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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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Tokyo Apache team members are introduced as they go through a gauntlet of cheerleaders.61 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)61 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.61 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 2010.61 views
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Hot dog stick with mustard and ketchup.61 views
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I saw a few honeybee costumes.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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Roller skating group entertained. 東京都ローラースポーツ連盟61 views
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Past medals for marathon finishers.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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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. 60 views
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Some practice shots.60 views
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Fans entering Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 28, 2008.60 views
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A running nasubi or eggplant.60 views
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Gegege no Kitaro60 views
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GO. There were cheerleaders performing at other points along the marathon route. Even hula dancers and belly dancers too. Maybe see them next year.60 views
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Friendly runner using Leopard or maybe Jaguar (Mac user).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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Hiko-nyan from Hikone, Shiga at 2013 Tokyo Marathon.60 views
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Takushi Naoto of Ryukyu Golden Kings59 views
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Cohey Aoki59 views
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Autographed basketball.59 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.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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Hawaiian but I don't think he's Hawaiian. You'll see more Hawaiians too.59 views
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Pair of bees.59 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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Eighth place is KODA Takaaki (#143). He takes home 300,000 yen.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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Another salaryman, but without the coat.58 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 '70.58 views
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Kept him warm.58 views
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Samba dancers at Tokyo Marathon.58 views
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Tokyo Marathon 2012's top Japanese woman finisher was Eri Okubo. 大久保 絵里58 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team use a large towel as a prop.57 views
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Fans entering Ariake Colosseum for the game between Tokyo Apache and Toyama Grouses on Dec. 28, 2008.57 views
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Nick Davis57 views
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Anpan Man57 views
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Wow, a football player...57 views
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Tea pickers. Must be from Shizuoka.57 views
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Nasubi (eggplant) pair57 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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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.56 views
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Pink afro56 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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What would a marathon be without Spiderman?56 views
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Mito Komon56 views
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Kids cheerleaders56 views
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Minnie Mouse was also popular.56 views
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Skinny gorilla with a big banana.56 views
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Santa Claus, Mrs. Clause and Rudolf the Red-nosed reindeer.56 views
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My Youtube video at the finish line of the 2012 Tokyo Marathon.56 views
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Eri Okubo came in 4th among the women.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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Going up against Babacar Camara.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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Twins55 views
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Tabasco sauce. Made me laugh alright.55 views
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Best Costume of the day.55 views
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Cheerleader55 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.55 views
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The Tokyo Marathon Expo includes some entertainment.55 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.55 views
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Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower worn by Tokyo Marathon runner.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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Pregame entertainment by Gum Q, a terrific dance troupe of kids who act as the team cheerleaders.54 views
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Superman. I also saw Supergirl, but couldn't get a clear shot of her.54 views
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Red-nosed reindeer54 views
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Kids cheerleaders54 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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Mara...54 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.54 views
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Tokyo Yosakoi dancers. 東京よさこい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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Make a wave!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.53 views
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Coach Bryant advises John.53 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.53 views
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Many men cross-dressed. Many of them were middle-aged even.53 views
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Heading for the finish line.53 views
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Nurse53 views
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Ninja53 views
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Froggy.53 views
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Taiko drummers also performed at the finish line all day.53 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.53 views
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Tiger mask53 views
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Batman53 views
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Tiger Mask53 views
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Anpan Man, the head is a lamp shade. Great costume.53 views
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Booth for official Tokyo Marathon merchandise.53 views
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Tokyo Tower53 views
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Side entertainers included yosakoi dancers.53 views
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