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Japan Sketches Fill in Your Picture of Japan The "Japan Sketches" series presents stories that touch the heart and expand the mind, introducing us to individuals who may never be famous, but are remarkable nonetheless. Run Your Own Way
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･NHK ･44 min. ･M/E & English Version |
Track & field superstar encourages budding athletes Former Olympic marathon runner Takemichi Nakayama is just as unconventional in retirement as he was on the track. Once one of the world's top runners, he finished fourth in both the Seoul and Barcelona summer olympics, Nakayama chose to teach at a high school and university in Osaka whose track and field athletes never thought they would be on the path to glory. As he takes the high school running team through its qualifying rounds for a regional long-distance relay race, the team discovers that the secret to success lies within themselves. |
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