The area around the Imperial Palace is a very popular running area, so some people may be densely populated depending on the location.
For that reason, in 2010 “the liaison support facilities liaison meeting around the Imperial Palace” announced 10 basic manners to safely run the Imperial Palace.
I translated it into English below, so please refer to the runners who run the Imperial Palace.
To the runners who love the Imperial Palace.
To the loved runners.
Basic manners of the Imperial Ranner
The declaration of the Imperial Runner Manor 10
The area around the Imperial Palace is an oasis in the center of the city, one of Japan’s best sights.
That is why it is desirable to have an environment where all visitors can use it safely, securely and comfortably.
We “the liaison support facilities etc. liaison meeting around the Imperial Palace”
Users around the Imperial Palace (runners, pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.)
In order to be able to enjoy the Imperial Palace around each other while having a thoughtful heart,
We propose “declaration of the Imperial Runner Manner 10”, and we will execute it preferentially.
2010
“the liaison support facilities liaison meeting around the Imperial Palace” Approval
Part 1. Let us run on the left side
As a rule the Imperial Palace Runner will endeavor to run on the left side of the sidewalk.
Of course, I will run with sufficient care so that there is no contact with other users on the spot.
Part 2. Let’s avoid overtake the narrow spots in a row.
In front of the main gate, Chidorigafuchi intersection and where the sidewalks such as Kaidawabashi crossroads are getting narrower, let’s run in a line and stop overtaking and save speed and run.
Part3. Let’s run Counter-clockwise as much as possible
Like the Olympic track track, Counter – clockwise is the mainstream of the Imperial Palace.
Let’s try not to make Clockwise especially during congestion.
Part 4. When crowded do not stick to your time, always try to have a margin.
Let’s run with a margin so that once you feel danger, if you feel dangerous, do not stick to the time during a crowded time
Try to avoid accidents such as contact and collision.
(from 6 pm to 9 pm on weekdays, at the running event on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) .
Part.5 Let’s give a greeting when overtaking.
When you overtake someone say “I’m going from the right”, if you overtake, say “Thank you.”
Part 6. When you run in a group do not spread and let’s not be a large group.
Running spreading horizontally in groups and groups will cause inconvenience for other users.
Let ‘s try not to spread, and try to separate as many small groups as possible.
Part 7. During cooldown, let’s not prevent sidewalks by group standing or walking
After you have finished running, talking in groups or walking will cause annoyance to other users.
Try not to disturb the flow lines of other users.
Part 8. Let’s refrain from the volume of the music player
In the case of using music players, in order to avoid accidents such as contact with other users,
Minimize the volume of your music player so that you can hear ambient sounds and ensure safety.
Part 9. Let your garbage take home yourself
Be sure to take home the garbage that comes out with plastic bottles and snacks.
Let’s keep the environment around the Imperial Palace as the oasis in the center of Tokyo.
Part 10. Let’s run with compassionate heart at all times
The Imperial Palace is the former Edo Castle, a tourist spot symbolizing Japan.
Let each other have a thoughtful heart so that visitors from all over the world can enjoy it comfortably.