Walkers first
On shared pavements, pedestrians have priority. Slow down rather than weave.
Tokyo works because people share tight spaces with care. Runners are guests on the pavement; run like one and the city opens up.
On shared pavements, pedestrians have priority. Slow down rather than weave.
The palace and Komazawa loops run counter-clockwise. Never run against them.
At narrow points, run in a line and wait to pass.
Large groups need permission at the palace (20 or more) and are not allowed in Shinjuku Gyoen (10 or more).
Carry your gel wrappers and bottles home, or use the recycling bins beside vending machines for bottles only.
Phones sound an Earthquake Early Warning. Move away from walls, vending machines, poles and glass, and watch for falling objects.
すみません、通ります
Sumimasen, tōrimasu
Excuse me, coming through.
お疲れさまでした
Otsukaresama deshita
Said to fellow runners after a session: well done.
頑張れ！
Ganbare!
What the crowd shouts: keep going!
トイレはどこですか
Toire wa doko desu ka
Where is the toilet?
足がつりました
Ashi ga tsurimashita
I have a cramp in my leg.
救急車を呼んでください
Kyūkyūsha o yonde kudasai
Please call an ambulance.
Visitors can call the Japan Visitor Hotline, 050-3816-2787, any time, in English. Foreign residents aged 16 and over must carry their residence card, on runs too; visitors their passport.
Tell it how much you run, how many days you have and which race you are aiming at. Every day it gives you one thing to do, and it adapts when life gets in the way: a lighter week when you are tired, short runs when you travel, walk-run when something hurts. It stays on this device. No account.
This site costs me time and money to keep current and hosted. I update it every day with new addresses and races. A coffee goes a long way.