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Location of the race precinct for the annual Tokyo English Lifeline 5k and 10k race.

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A runner-friendly sento -- pay, go inside and change into running gear (be careful to put your shoes outside first), leave your key with the attendant, go for your run, and come back for a relaxing bath.

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Members of Namban Rengo meet here most Sundays at 9:00 a.m. to run loops of a 2.5 km course around the park. Choose a distance to your own liking.

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Namban Rengo meets here at 7:20 for a 7:30 start to a one-hour interval workout. Format varies and runners can choose from two levels of difficulty. The last wednesday of the month is a 5-k time trial. Nearest stations JR Harajuku, Meiji-jingu-mae or Yoyogi-koen (both on Chiyoda Metro)

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Some members of Namban Rengo meet here on Wednesday evenings before doing the interval workout at Oda Field or running in Yoyogi Park. Nearest Stations: Yoyogi-hachiman (Odakyu Line) or Yoyogi-koen (Chiyoda Metro).

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In front of the main gates near Yotsuya Station is a popular place to meet to run this 3.3 km loop course.

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Good selection of shoes, as well as a very good selection of gear on B1 floor. Knowledgeable salespeople, race flyers/application forms outside the front door. Everything you want it's here!

Where: 1 - 5 Sakuragaokacho,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Tel: 03-3770-7887

Hours: Mon - Sat 10:30 - 20:00
Sun & Public Holidays 10:30 - 19:00

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Popular large sports store with many sections, including good selection of running shoes and wear.
Shibuya PARCO Quatro 1-4 F Udagawacho 32-13, Shibuya-ku

Tel: 03-5728-3882

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A large selection of clothing, shoes and just about everything for the serious or aspiring runner. They have a very good customer point card system.

Where: Adhoc Shinjuku Bldg 4,5 & 6 F Shinjuku 3-15-11, Shinjuku-ku

Tel: 03-3341-2460

Hours: 11:00-20:00

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The place for carefully well fit shoes, here they assess your running shoe needs by length, width, as well as 3D imaging measurement. Great for the foreign runner who finds it hard to find the right type of shoes because of large and or wide feet. Large selection of shoes with an average selection of running gear and some staff speak English.

Where: 1-8-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku

Tel: 03 - 5785-3366

Hours 11:00 - 20:00

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Art Sports' main store. Extensive range of shoes and running apparel at various prices as well as custom fitting and Quickfit footbed insole service available. Race flyers and application forms available.

Where: 5-26-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Access from Okachimachi Station (Yamanote Line) South Exit.

Tel: 03-3833-8636

Hours: Mon to Sat 10:30 - 20:00
Sun & Public Holidays 10:30 - 19:00

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Hanzomon gate

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Trail run around kamakura, starting and ending at the station and taking in several temples and the beach.

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Also Chiyoda subway Meiji-jingu-mae station exit comes out near here.

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Exit 1: Best exit for sento

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This is the closest train access point to Oda Field. Head 130 m towards the large road, cross and turn left at the Police Box. Walk up the hill until you see the track. Go around to the far side of the track and turn right. Walk to the far end to find the entrance.

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Bloody big building and landmark all around this area.

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Located a little north of Tokyo just outside JR Akabane Sta., Keihin Tohoku and Saikyo Lines. Small selection of running shoes is a disappointment but they do have a large selection of general running/sports clothing at very good prices. A 5% kids, student and team discount card available.

Where: Arcade Akabane 1-67-58 Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo

Tel: 03-5939-4940

Hours: 10:00-21:00

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For bargain hunters this store has a large selection of running shoes and clothing at reduced prices. This is a general large chain sports store so don't expect too much from the staff and no shoe-fitting service.

Where: Ueno Ekimae Bldg 1F 3-18-7 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku

Tel: 03-3836-5561

Hours: Weekdays 11:00 - 20:00
Sat, Sun & Holidays 10:00-19:30

There is also a branch in Kichijoji that specializes in running gear.

Where: B1F Crystal Park Bldg, 1-1-3 Gotenyama, Musashino-shi.

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The Gaien Art Gallery Loop is a nice little 1.325 km flattish loop with markers every 100m. Ideal for those grind out tempo or interval pace runs.

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Sports store with specialty corners, including running.

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Nambanners meet here from 7:45 AM!