The Tokyo Marathon Project
It’s now 18 years since I took up running, and 17 years since I completed my first Tokyo Marathon.
Little did I know then how it would come to change my life.
Below you’ll find a selection of posts highlighting the technology I’ve used, and the adventures I’ve had as I’ve shared the experience first hand of running Japan’s biggest race.
Joseph's 17th annual live-streamed TOKYO MARATHON will take place on Sunday March 1st 2026.
In 2025, for the first time ever, I didn't stream the entire race - but just tried to for the last section (although the technology failed!)
It was an amazing experience - I shaved 50 minutes off my personal best!
So, in 2026, I'll do the same, and just live stream the last part live on Facebook from 12.45pm JST.
Saturday February 28th around 20:30-21:00 PST
Sunday March 1st 05:30-06:00 GMT/UTC
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[TV] Zip: Zoom in Saturday
When stopped by reporters for the popular Saturday morning TV show Zip: Zoom in Saturday, my love of technology was laid bare for all to see.
The Art of Running: PechaKucha 20×20
To celebrate PechaKucha’s 10th anniversary event in Tokyo, I ran a special 11km version of the 20×20 logo
The Art of Running: 80km Map of Japan
One of the first runs I did as a part of the Nike / Wieden+Kennedy Run Like Me project: an 80km map of Japan
Video: Nike & Wieden+Kennedy – Run Like Me
Following the successful completion of the Nike Run Like Me campaign, Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo put together this video
The Art of Running: 54km Tokyo Frog
I’ve long wanted to draw a frog in Tokyo. But the thing with frogs is that they tend to be rather big. I mean, all those toes, and bulging eyes.
The Art of Running: Tokyo Snowman
Back in January we had a very chilly few days - with enough snow to build a 14km snowman! See the original run data on Runkeeper.
Art of Running: Kobe Port Tower
This weekend I was invited to take part in Kobe IT Festival held down in Harbourland here in Kobe.
Interviewed by Nobuyuki Hayashi (@nobi) for iPhone Magazine
Last month I had a special visit to my home office – Nobuyuki Hayashi – Tech writer and consultant, and supporter of the iRunner
Nike Japan’s ‘Run LIKE Me’
The idea of my running 100m for every ‘Like’ Nike Running Japan received on Facebook started out as a joke – but then somehow became a reality.
NHK: Live Streaming and the Art of Running
Maniac Runners: NHK ask me to carry out a mobile live stream of a runner making ice cream whilst Running Yoyogi Park
