The Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip College Ekiden Race, or Hakone Ekiden, is one of Japan’s biggest ekiden (relay marathons) that occurs from January 2nd to the 3rd.
Obviously it has to do with running, but here’s some basic facts about the Hakone Ekiden: The Guardian called it potentially “the greatest race on Earth.”
There are plenty of ekiden events throughout Japan, but the Hakone Ekiden brings out the best collegiate talent from all over the country.