http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/110122/gnj1101220508017-n1.htm translated by Brett Larner On Jan. 21 comedian Kanpei Hazama , 61, completed his round-the-world solo running and sailing " Earth Marathon ," crossing the finish line onstage at Osaka's Nanba Grand Kagetsu auditorium. Greeted by his wife Mitsuyo, 53, and a large crowd of his fellow celebrities, Hazama, who was diagnosed with cancer partway through his run, wept openly before leading a group cheer of "Thank you!" The 41,000 km journey around the world took 766 days and passed through 18 countries including Japan. Translator's note: Hazama's Youtube channel includes hundreds of videos documenting his trip.
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