http://www.zakzak.co.jp/society/domestic/news/20160726/dms1607261200010-n1.htm an editorial by Minoru Nasu, Sankei Newspaper photo editor translated by Brett Larner "Tokyo Station will form the stunningly picturesque backdrop for the new finish line." With these words Tokyo governor Yoichi Masuzoe confidently announced the change of the Tokyo Marathon course at a press conference on March 29. The Sankei Newspaper is one of the Tokyo Marathon's sponsors. Being in charge of photography, I set up an on-site meeting with representatives of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation to discuss issues like the shooting locations in the new finish area so that our reporters and photographers would be able to do their jobs smoothly. "That's so easy for you to say, Mr. Masuzoe..." That was my immediate reaction when I heard the news about the course change. There are a lot of constraints on marathons held on public roads, and things do not proceed as planned. Runn...
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