In the past decade or so, the number of trail runners in Japan has increased tenfold. Today, hundreds of trail races of varying distances are held across the country. Mountain trail running has become especially popular among older generations. According to 64-year-old trail runner Sayako Suzuki, “The trees, the wind, the earth and the feeling of freedom of running through the mountains is such a primal experience.” Read the full story on The Japan Times online. (Pauline Kitamura)
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