Nippon Road Collaborates in '28th Honjo Kodama Senbon Sakura Marathon' as Part of Comprehensive Partnership with Honjo City
Nippon Road Co., Ltd. supported the marathon held in Honjo City, Saitama, on April 5, 2026. This initiative marks the first concrete action since signing a comprehensive partnership agreement in February 2026, aimed at promoting health and regional revitalization.
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Nippon Road Co., Ltd. (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshiyuki Ishii) collaborated in the '28th Honjo Kodama Senbon Sakura Marathon' held on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Honjo City, Saitama (Mayor: Shinkai Yoshida), with whom the company signed a comprehensive partnership agreement in February 2026.
Professional running coach Tetsuhiko Kim, who also serves as a development advisor for the company's 'Kaiteki Hosou' paving for walking and running, participated as a running advisor for the half-marathon [Kodama Senbon Sakura Course]. Before the start, Mr. Kim encouraged approximately 1,000 runners, saying, 'The temperature is rising, so make sure to hydrate from the beginning. Let's run with a smile while looking at the cherry blossoms.'
On the day, about 1,800 runners enjoyed jogging and running across the Jogging Course (1.5km), Koyamagama Riverside Course (10km), and Kodama Senbon Sakura Course (21.0975km) in temperatures approaching 23°C.
The 'Comprehensive Partnership Agreement' signed between Nippon Road and Honjo City in February 2026 aims to improve citizen services and realize a healthy lifestyle for citizens through 'co-creation' in various fields such as town development, health promotion, sports promotion, and sound youth development. Mr. Kim's participation in this marathon was the first specific project following the agreement.
Event Overview:
- Name: 28th Honjo Kodama Senbon Sakura Marathon
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Venue: Honjo General Park
- Organizer: Honjo City Sports Association
- Entry Count: 1,828 people
Professional running coach Tetsuhiko Kim, who also serves as a development advisor for the company's 'Kaiteki Hosou' paving for walking and running, participated as a running advisor for the half-marathon [Kodama Senbon Sakura Course]. Before the start, Mr. Kim encouraged approximately 1,000 runners, saying, 'The temperature is rising, so make sure to hydrate from the beginning. Let's run with a smile while looking at the cherry blossoms.'
On the day, about 1,800 runners enjoyed jogging and running across the Jogging Course (1.5km), Koyamagama Riverside Course (10km), and Kodama Senbon Sakura Course (21.0975km) in temperatures approaching 23°C.
The 'Comprehensive Partnership Agreement' signed between Nippon Road and Honjo City in February 2026 aims to improve citizen services and realize a healthy lifestyle for citizens through 'co-creation' in various fields such as town development, health promotion, sports promotion, and sound youth development. Mr. Kim's participation in this marathon was the first specific project following the agreement.
Event Overview:
- Name: 28th Honjo Kodama Senbon Sakura Marathon
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Venue: Honjo General Park
- Organizer: Honjo City Sports Association
- Entry Count: 1,828 people