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Running through a city in a marathon is a little different than walking through it. Japan boasts numerous marathon events, such as the Tokyo and Kyoto Marathon. It's a great experience to participate in, or to just stop by to cheer on other runners.

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Why not admire a Japanese townscape while speeding (on foot) through it? You'll find there's a different appeal than that of just walking through the town.

Today we'll be introducing six popular marathon events, held in the tourist-attracting cities of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Tokyo, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Aichi, Osaka, and Kyoto.

1. Kanazawa Marathon (Full Marathon)

Kanazawa Marathon
Kanazawa Marathon

A full marathon held in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture. Runners from abroad can participate just by applying, without the need to win a spot through the lottery. For those living in Japan, applications are closed when the event reaches 1000 applicants, so we recommend applying early.

Date: October 29th, 2017
Application Period: March 1st - May 16th, 2017
Eligibility: Runners born before April 1st, 1999

Entrance Fee: 10,000 yen *Additional service fee required
Course: Kanazawa City Hall - Ishikawa Athletic Stadium. Historic sites such as Kenrokuen, Ishikawa-mon Gate, and Higashiyama can be seen along the course.

Website: http://www.kanazawa-marathon.jp/outline/english.html

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