Tournament Ambassador

Toshihiko Seko(Toshihiko Seko)

Toshihiko Seko
Born July 15, 1956, from Mie Prefecture.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Kawaguchiko Marathon!
It has become a historic tournament.
This is all thanks to the passionate enthusiasm of all the participating runners.
Thank you very much.

The number of runners participating from overseas is increasing, bringing the total number of participants to 12,000!
This has finally become a full-fledged international race.
At the starting line, I'd like to send my support in various languages ​​(just makeshift ones, though... haha).

Let's draw lots of energy from Mt. Fuji and run with enthusiasm and a smile!
We look forward to seeing you all at Lake Kawaguchi!

PROFILE

Biography

She began seriously pursuing track and field in high school, and achieved a double victory in the 800m and 1500m at the Inter-High School Championships for two consecutive years.

He went on to Waseda University, where, under the guidance of the late coach Kiyoshi Nakamura, he blossomed as a runner.

He ran the prestigious "Flower Section 2" of the Hakone Ekiden for four consecutive years, and set new section records (at the time) in his third and fourth years, establishing himself as a super ace runner.

He excelled not only in track and field and ekiden (long-distance relay races), but also in marathons since his university days, boasting an overwhelming record of 10 wins in 15 races in domestic and international marathons.

After retiring from competitive play, he pursued a career as a coach, focusing on developing future generations of athletes, including producing three Olympic athletes.

Since 2016, as the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) Marathon Leader, he has been working tirelessly to establish the Marathon Grand Championship (MGC - Olympic Japan Representative Selection Race).
He led the MGC (Marathon Grand Championship) to success in 2019 and 2023.

Currently, he is working as a Fellow at DeNA Co., Ltd.
He is working to promote marathon running by appearing as a guest at running events throughout Japan.

Position

DeNA Fellow / DeNA Runners Academy Training Advisor

Fukuda Rikka(Ricka Fukuda)

During his time as a surgeon, stress and overeating caused him to gain weight up to 93 kg, but he started running in 1996 and successfully lost over 30 kg, escaping metabolic syndrome.

In 2002, he moved to the foot of Mt. Fuji and became deeply immersed in running. Currently, while working in local healthcare, he participates in 30 races a year (marathons and trail races). He also produces various races.

I've been working as a professional musician since I was 19 years old. (Vocals, guitar, piano, composition, radio DJ)

I will be serving as a pace setter for the 4-hour full marathon at the Mt. Fuji International Marathon.

PROFILE

Born in Tokyo in 1965
Singer & Running Doctor (Physician, Musician, Runner)

Position
Director of Hamana Nursing Home (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture)
Chairman, Yamanashi Prefecture Elderly Health Care Facilities Association
Board Member, Runners Foundation
President of the Japan Trail Running Association
Produced Race
Mount Fuji Foothills Trail Run (Yamanashi Prefecture) 2007-
Kyushu Mountain Range Trail Run (Kumamoto Prefecture) 2008-
Mount Fuji Primeval Forest Trail Run in Shojiko/Motosu Lake (Yamanashi Prefecture) 2009-
Minami Uonuma Gourmet Marathon (Niigata Prefecture) 2010-
Mt.FUJI100 Race Producer (Yamanashi Prefecture - Shizuoka Prefecture) 2012-
Minami Uonuma Koshihikari Orchid in Ishiuchi (Niigata Prefecture) 2012 - and others

Morikawa Chiaki(Chiaki Morikawa)

Runner and running coach

She started track and field in junior high school and competed for 12 years as a corporate team athlete for Starts and Uniqlo.

In the 1500m race, he recorded a time of 4 minutes 12.75 seconds in 2016, which was the 9th fastest time in Japanese history at the time, demonstrating his prowess as a top athlete.

After retiring as a competitive runner, he made his debut in full marathons, winning the 2018 Hakodate Marathon (setting a new course record), and has since achieved success in numerous marathon races both domestically and internationally.

Currently, she is using her own experience to lead the women's running community Wayz.

We support women who are experiencing significant changes in their lifestyles, and we organize various running events for women to help them maintain both mental and physical health through running as they go through these changes.

PROFILE

Main achievements
All Japan Corporate Track and Field Championships 1500m: 3rd place, 4 minutes 12.75 seconds, 9th fastest time in Japanese history (at the time)
Winner of the 2018 Hakodate Marathon, setting a new course record.
3rd place in the semi-elite category of the 2019 Tokyo Marathon
8th place among Japanese runners in the 2020 Tokyo Marathon
16th place in the 2022 Tokyo Marathon, with a time of 2 hours, 35 minutes, and 06 seconds.
2025 Tokyo Marathon: 8th place among Japanese runners, 2 hours 38 minutes 46 seconds

Yuri Nakajima(Yuri Nakajima)

Ten years ago, I suddenly became hooked on running and started running alone in silence.

After my first 5km race, I ran my first full marathon and achieved a time of under 4 hours (sub-4).
A few months later, he completed an ultramarathon, running 100km.

He has since completed seven 100km ultramarathons. He also started trail running nine years ago and has completed 100-mile races.

She works as a runner, model, and talent, and shares tips and the joys of incorporating running into daily life on social media and in the media.

Since May 2024, she has been living in London, England, and has been experiencing the running scene abroad, sharing her experiences as well.

PROFILE

Personal best
Full Marathon 3 hours 42 minutes 13 seconds
100km ultramarathon 11 hours 37 minutes 00 seconds
Main achievements
Completed Ultra Trail Mt.FUJI 2022 & 2023.
Completed the Mt.FUJI100 (Mount Fuji 100) 2024.
Completed the Shin-etsu Five Peaks Trail Running Race 100-mile in 2022 and 2023.