Tokyo has always provided me with plenty of running routes to explore. It has been fun sightseeing experience combined with affordable and often challenging exercise. However, there came a point where I no longer felt motivated to go out into the same streets full of cars, familiar park locations and neighbouring concrete urban sceneries. It had to be something different – a refreshing change. So, one day I found myself cycling far from home to Tamagawa. I was in for a treat! The tranquility of the place and open spaces it offered was in stark contrast to the confined city developments of central Tokyo. Finally, a truly relaxing break and breath of fresh air in the city that never sleeps!
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