Honolulu Marathon prepares for race day with over 9,500 Japanese runners

/An increase in visitors from Asia is giving the Hawaiʻi tourism industry a boost as we recover from the pandemic shutdowns. One good sign is the number of Japanese runners who have signed up for this weekend's Honolulu Marathon. Japanese participation in the premier race has almost doubled what it was last year.

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December 08, 2023

FILE - Runners line up on Ala Moana Boulevard for the 2022 Honolulu Marathon.Honolulu Marathon prepares for race day with over 9,500 Japanese runnersAn increase in visitors from Asia is giving the Hawaiʻi tourism industry a boost as we recover from the pandemic shutdowns. One good sign is the number of Japanese runners who have signed up for this weekend's Honolulu Marathon. Japanese participation in the premier race has almost doubled what it was last year. https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversation/2023-12-07/honolulu-marathon-celebrates-the-return-of-japanese-runners

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