Running the Tokyo Marathon in Japan? 🇯🇵🏃♂️
Then what you eat before race day can make or break your run.
In this video, I break down the BEST 3 and WORST 3 Japanese foods before a marathon — based on what Japanese runners actually eat (and avoid).
⚠️ Important note:
Every food in this video is absolutely delicious!
I’m not saying these foods are bad — just not smart before race day.
Many of them are actually perfect after the race.
👇 In this video, you’ll learn:
• The BEST Japanese foods before race day
• The WORST Japanese foods before race day
• Why locals avoid certain foods
• How to order like a local (even if you don’t speak Japanese)
• My personal recommended restaurants in Tokyo
📍 My recommended spots (links):
▶ Udon (Best #1): Tsurutontan
https://www.tsurutontan.co.jp/
▶ Udon (Local chain): Marugame Seimen
https://jp.marugame.com/en/
▶ Onigiri: Convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart)
https://www.sej.co.jp/products/a/onigiri/
▶ Soba: Osoba no Kouga (Roppongi)
▶ Tonkatsu: Katsu Puripo (Shinjuku)
▶ Sushi: Aizawa (Shibuya)
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13125379/
▶ Ramen: Mutekiya (Ikebukuro)
https://www.mutekiya.com/
⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Best vs Worst Japanese Foods
01:45 WORST #3 – Tonkatsu
03:04 WORST #2 – Sushi
04:59 WORST #1 – Ramen
06:37 BEST #3 – Soba (Important allergy warning)
08:42 BEST #2 – Onigiri (Japanese runners’ go-to)
09:41 BEST #1 – Udon (The safest choice)
11:50 How to order Udon
🎥 Next up:
• Shinjuku Half Marathon – Race Day POV
• Tokyo Marathon Tips: Local running shops (cheap, well-stocked, no tourists)
If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and drop a comment.
And if you want more food or ramen recommendations — just ask 👇