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Imperial Palace Running Boom Sparks Calls for Better Manners

Running around the Imperial Palace has become one of Tokyo's most popular fitness activities, but growing numbers of runners and pedestrians sharing narrow sidewalks are raising safety concerns and…

  • Imperial Palace running route experiences safety concerns due to increased users.
  • Narrow sidewalks and lack of traffic lights create collision risks.
  • Chiyoda Ward plans rule reinforcement and environmental improvements.

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