Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Air Band (9:20-10:20)

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Air Band, a band under the direct control of the Minister of Defense, performs not only throughout Japan but also around the world. They will deliver their heartfelt support to all participants in the Tokyo Marathon through their music.

Ochanomizu Elementary School Marching Band (9:35-10:00)

The Ochanomizu Elementary School Marching Band has a 30-year tradition and is a community-based band in which all 5th and 6th graders participate. This time, the 6th graders will be performing for the last time before graduating. Through their performance, they will convey their feelings of support.

Kanda Hitotsubashi Junior High School Brass Band (10:00-10:25)

The Kanda Hitotsubashi Junior High School brass band is made up of members from 1st to 3rd year who participate in club activities every day with enthusiasm and seriousness. They perform with the aim of encouraging everyone who listens to them to feel positive.

Kyoritsu Women's University Hula Dance Club (10:25-10:50)

They participate in events on campus and in the community, working to help a wide range of people experience the charm and joy of hula dancing. They dance to express gratitude and bring smiles to their faces. Through hula dancing, they hope to help runners experience the beautiful cityscape of Tokyo, praise the courage of all those who work hard, and perform the dance with smiles on their faces.

Kishi☆Lab (9:35-10:00)

We are a mixed-gender saxophone team of four people, mostly in their 50s. When we first formed, we aimed to play authentic jazz, but our performances of nostalgic tunes at nursing homes have been so well-received that we now focus mainly on that. We continue to play famous Showa era songs, little by little. We hope that all runners will feel a sense of nostalgia.

Kanahana (10:03-10:28)

A group of professional classical singers who sing in kimonos. They performed eight times in a year after being formed. They also sang the cheer song at the previous Tokyo Marathon in 1. They continue to work actively with the goal of spreading Japan's identity and good fortune throughout Japan and even the world. Aiming to be a cheer squad for the world! Always cheerful, kind and happy! A group of professional classical singers who perform in kimonos. Last year, they said, "We don't just want to cheer on our runner friends over the phone, we want to go and cheer on everyone in person with our songs!" We were very happy to see everyone's smiles, and we are excited to participate again this year!

Ebisu Yuruyuru♪ Musical Band (10:30-10:55)

We met in a choir group in Ebisu and formed an instrumental group in 2013. We play a unique harmony using various instruments, including the keyboard harmonica we used in elementary school. Our sound is laid back, but our "looseness" is what we're serious about! I applied because I wanted to support the runners who have come from all over the world with the power of music. Our sound is laid back, but we'll also be playing songs used at sports days, so I hope they'll use that as power to finish the race!

Panda Cast

Ueno Hayashi Preservation Society

The group has been active in the Ueno area since the Taisho era and has a history of over 100 years. There are about 1 members, ranging from first graders to those in their 70s. The group's activities are centered around the May festival, and they visit nursing homes, perform at nursery schools and elementary schools, and appear at shopping district events about 30 times a year. In the past, they have been invited to perform at local tourist events such as the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, Yamagata Hanagasa Odori, and Morioka Sansa Odori. Lion dances, which are now rarely seen in the streets of Tokyo, cheer on the runners. The uplifting rhythm of the music blows away the runners' fatigue. Every year, the group is very popular with foreign runners and tourists.

Asakusa Taikoban

The group was formed at the initiative of Asakusa-based Japanese drummer Taro Kobayashi. They perform at many events and ceremonies, mainly in Taito Ward, including the Sanja Festival, Kaminarimon Bon Odori, Oku Asakusa Bon Odori, Higashi Honganji Wisteria Festival, and the Skytree Opening Event. They also put effort into school performances and nurturing local children. They compose music with the scenery and atmosphere of Asakusa in mind, and perform to introduce the local area.

Yushima White Plum Drum

The drums are full of youthful, dynamic beauty. Please pay attention to the dignified and gorgeous way in which the men and women play.

Partida (9:50-10:15)

Partida is a dance circle made up of members ranging from 3 years old to those in their 60s, and is active mainly in the Takadanobaba area of ​​Shinjuku Ward. We usually do a variety of dances, such as HipHop and Zumba for kids. We, a group of people of various generations, will cheer on the marathon runners through dance.

Nihonbashi GOLD WING (10:15-10:40)

The Nihonbashi Cheerleaders are made up of 11 members ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade, and are coached by a qualified teacher from the Nihonbashi Cheerleading Association. The team values ​​compassion. They practice hard, learning to build trust and cooperation that transcends age. They cherish the feeling of caring for others, and will cheer on all the runners with great energy! They work hard with all their might in cheerleading, working together with their teammates. We would be happy if our cute yet powerful performance can give energy and courage to all the runners in the local Nihonbashi area. We will cheer you on with all our might, hoping that the power of sports will spread smiles to everyone!

YOCS All Star Cheer STARS Crystal (10:45-11:10)

We, YOCS All Star Cheer STARS Crystal, started our activities in Itabashi Ward in April 2016. About 4 children are involved in cheerleading under the slogan "One team, one heart!!". We have been selected to participate in the world championships to be held in Florida, USA in May 60, and are working hard to reach the top of the world. Our team is a cheerleading team consisting of children from preschoolers to third-year junior high school students. We applied because we wanted to give back to the many people who support us on a daily basis by being on the sidelines of the race. We hope to liven up the Tokyo Marathon with our big smiles and powerful performances.

101 (11:15-11:40)

The first in Japan! A sword fighting team made up entirely of people with disabilities. They began their activities in 2012. They perform at events and hold independent performances. They participate in various events because they want many people to see them live. They use bamboo swords, and the performance begins with a silent kata and ends with a dance to jazz music. I think the support will be conveyed to people from Japan and abroad.

Shintomi Taiko Association (10:00-10:30)

Founded in October 2005. Active in Tokyo Marathon support performances, Akasaka Hie Shrine Taiko Performance (March), Teppogawa Shrine Taiko Performance (May), Bon Odori Taiko Performance (July-August), and regular performances at the Chuo Ward Cultural Festival Taiko Performance (November). With a wide range of ages from second grade elementary school students to 10 years old, we practice every Thursday at the Higashibashi Plaza Assembly Room in Chuo Ward, with the primary goal of having fun with taiko.

Wadaiko Team Ten (10:40-11:05)

A group of friends who are fascinated by Japanese drums have gathered together. We perform with great care, paying special attention to the overlapping sounds of each individual sound. Tobol will deliver the sound of Japanese drums so that everyone's hearts will be enlightened. I have also been a runner, and I know how much support from the people along the route gives me strength. I want to send energy to all the runners with the sound of Japanese drums, like a push on the back.

Hiei-Roku Japanese drum and Tsugaru shamisen group (11:15-11:40)

This is a collaborative group of Tsugaru shamisen and Japanese drums that came together for the Tokyo Marathon. One of the shamisen players is Chinese, but with the common goal of passing on Japanese musical instruments to future generations, the group is made up of members from around the world, and I think it will be a model case for the future of society.

SSBlueBunnies (9:50-10:15)

We are a cheerleading dance team for preschoolers to junior high school students. We have performed together in the past and it was a very fun and positive experience. We hope to cheer on the runners again and liven up the event with our smiles!

STUDIO BARJARA DANCERS (10:20-10:45)

We are an African-style dance and kids' hip-hop dance group active in Tokyo. Our dance is characterized by powerful, passionate rhythms and energetic children's dancing, bringing smiles and vitality to the spectators. The children themselves are looking forward to the roadside performances and are ready to cheer on the runners with all their might! We want to bring energy and smiles to the runners through our dance. With the powerful rhythms of African-style dance and the energetic hip-hop dance of the children, we will create a bright and fun space along the road.

Otohime Oedo-tai (10:45-11:10)

Nanjing Tamasudare Class started in Nishi-Azabu in 7. It was followed by Ginza Kyobashi Class and Tachikawa Club Tourism Culture (14 years) before going independent in 4. Okeiko is held at a class near the Kabukiza Theater in Ginza 40-chome under the name Shirato-ryu Tamasudare. With 50-2020 students, we are actively working on foreign language versions (English, Chinese) for the 2024-2025 Olympics, with the motto "Let's spread Japanese traditional performing arts to the world with smiles and fun!" We hope to complete this for the 1 Tokyo Marathon. We have been working on the Chinese version for a year since last year. We would like to support the runners with the addition of the Oto Shishi-tai (lion dance).

Ohana Kulei Aloha (11:15-11:40)

We are five members with over 20 years of hula experience who love hula and their students. The Honolulu Marathon in Hawaii is famous, and runners run in a refreshing breeze. We would like to support the team by creating a similar atmosphere.

SETAGAYA FOOTWORKZ (9:50-10:15)

We are a house dance crew that was established in 2017 and is active in Yoga, Setagaya Ward. We have a kids team and an adult team, and we are working to spread house dance in the local area. In recent years, we have participated in many festivals, dance events, and contests, performing about XNUMX to XNUMX times a year. We were moved when we saw a support event last year, and wanted to participate as well. The house music we use in our dance has a fast beat and is uplifting, and we believe it will energize the runners.

ZERO BASE mini (10:20-10:45)

ZERO BASE mini, a unit loved by people of all ages and genders, composed of junior members of the men's group "ZERO BASE", will make their LIVE debut in June 2024.6. The members are Osawa Minami, Ichinose Haruya, Ume Miko, Fujii Manato, and Okano Keigo. The youngest member is a 12-year-old elementary school student! This is a men's unit made up of elementary school and junior high school students. They cheer everyone up with their energetic and fun songs. Let's sing and dance together ♪

RA'IMANA (10:50-11:15)

We are RA'IMANA, a Tahitian dance team from Shibuya. Our team name means energy from the sky. Under the blue sky, we will deliver energy from the sky to runners through Tahitian dance! We cherish the connections we make through dance, and we work as a team with the hope of enriching people's lives through dance. One of our team members will be competing in the Tokyo Marathon. We are applying because we would like to support the runners through dance.

Japan Senior Cheer Association Official Unit (11:20-11:45)

Team JSCA, the official unit of our association, is the flagship team with the goal of raising the overall level of senior cheerleading, and performs senior performances at competitions, in the media, at events, on TV commercials, etc. Currently, the core of the group is made up of members in their 60s. The senior cheerleading team will support all the runners in the Tokyo Marathon with their performances and smiles.

Taito City Matsuba Elementary School (10:00-10:25)

All fifth and sixth graders participate in these activities in class. They performed in the Tanabata Festival Parade in July and the Kappabashi Tool Festival in October. Please enjoy the well-coordinated performances and acting of all the students. As one of the elementary schools in the Asakusa area, we applied for this event because we wanted to liven up the event as a place to showcase the children's daily efforts. Please also enjoy the well-coordinated performance of the Color Guards accompanied by the brass drum corps.

Taito City Tahara Elementary School (10:30-10:55)

The group has been supporting the Tokyo Marathon since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and children, parents, and the local community are all very much looking forward to appearing on the show.

Taito Ward Dance Association (10:55-11:20)

The dancers will bring energy to the runners with their matching costumes and synchronized dancing.

Sakuragawa Irifune Company (11:25-11:50)

They perform a cheerful dance that is stylish, dynamic and full of the atmosphere of Edo culture.

Takaido Daini Elementary School TAKANI Cheer Dance Club (11:50-12:15)

This team is made up of students from Takaido Second Elementary School in Suginami Ward. Their main activities are performing at local events and festivals. They also participate in cheer dance competitions and aim to compete at the national championships. Their motto is "Keep Your Smile" and they bring smiles and energy to everyone. We want to liven up the runners with our dance so that they can run with a smile and have fun! Cheer dance is a dance that makes both the dancers and the spectators smile! Enjoy the smiling cheers! This time, the team's coach will also be participating as a runner.

Morishita Cultural Center Sunny Wings

This is a cheer dance team that is active at Morishita Cultural Center. Two teams will be performing together: Sunny Wings Tiara☆ (1st to 4th grade elementary school students) and Sunny Wings Fine!! (5th grade elementary school students to junior high school students). They have learned the cheer spirit that values ​​smiles and teamwork, and practice it every day. In addition to competing in competitions, they actively participate in sports cheering and local events. We look forward to cheering on the runners again this year.

WING DANCE RROMOTION TRINITY

With the catchphrase "Little Passion, Sparkle, Bonds," the team aims to perfect "mind, beauty, and body," and operates with the aspiration of "Trinity" as the team name suggests. Through cheerdance, the team also participates in parasports activities, sports experience classes, and events, and is actively involved in outreach activities to bring smiles to the faces of society as a whole. They are focusing on outreach activities for cheerdance so that the fun of cheerdance and the joy of cheering can be shared with many people. They also send their cheers to the runners and those along the route.

Kameido Sports Center Kids Wing & STARRY WINGS

We are Kids Wings & STARRY WING, which operates at the Kameido Sports Center in Koto Ward. We practice together to take part in competitions so that we can bring smiles to many people and share the joy of dance. We are a team that grows every day by working hard and sometimes being strict with each other, but never forgetting to be considerate. We also participated in this cheering event last year, and were able to experience the greatness of cheerleading through cheering for the runners. We applied for this event because we thought that the experience of communicating with runners through cheer dancing would be a great opportunity for the children to feel, learn, and grow.

Higashisuna Sports Center LITTLE WINGS

A team of elementary school to high school students active at Higashisuna Sports Center. They participate in local events, professional sports cheering, and tournaments, and have won more than 20 national tournaments and placed highly in the top ranks. In 2013, they were appointed "Yuriito Dance Promotion Ambassadors" at the 68th National Athletic Meet, and performed at the opening routine of the Tokyo National Athletic Meet, as well as at the rifle and disabled swimming venues. They have been participating in cheering for the Tokyo Marathon since 2017.

Tomoekai (10:20-10:45)

Koto Ward Taiko Federation (Aoi Taiko) (10:50-13:10)

Tomioka Hachiman Shrine Mikoshi Representative Association

As the old saying goes, "Mikoshi Fukagawa, floats Kanda, it's a vast, vast, Sanno-sama," the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival is a valiant festival in which 54 mikoshi are paraded through the town. It's said to be like an exhibition of mikoshi. It's a festival that's fun not only for the people carrying them, but also for the people watching.

Brilliant Stars Chiba (10:20-10:45)

We want to liven up this big event in Tokyo together with all the runners! We practice hard every day, so we're good at singing in unison. We hope that the runners and people along the route will all enjoy it.

Hei Purotu O Hiva (10:50-11:15)

This is a Tahitian dance class where you can enjoy the culture of Tahiti, a paradise in the south. You will be taught directly by an instructor with over 20 years of experience in the country. We offer fun lessons that will free your mind and body while enjoying the graceful, powerful movements and light rhythms. It is also effective for beauty, health, and stress relief! Why not experience the charm of Tahiti with us? I was strongly attracted to the opportunity to participate in the Tokyo Marathon as a form of "support". I want to deliver energy to all the runners through the energetic and bright performance of Tahiti, a paradise in the south.

DREAMS (11:20-11:45)

This is a kids' cheer dance school that opened this summer in Tokyo (Kita-Senju/Tsukiji). Members range from 4-year-olds to 6th graders and are having fun practicing! The two instructors are also active cheerleaders and work hard with the children in the lessons. We hope to liven up the runners at the Tokyo Marathon with the children's energetic performance! In addition to performing, we also applied with the hope that the children would be able to experience the "feeling of cheering" that is the root of cheer on a big stage.

Fukagawa Yosakoi Ren (11:50-12:15)

We are a Yosakoi team based in Monzen-Nakacho, Koto Ward. We have been active for 11 years. We participate in events in Koto Ward and Yosakoi festivals in Tokyo. Although we are a small team, we will support the runners with two original songs related to Koto Ward and Fukagawa, "Fukagawa Yosakoi Ondo" and "Camellia," as well as lively dance songs. Since our activity base area is also part of the course, we will support the runners with a lively and lively "Yosakoi dance" like a festival, even though we are a small team and do not require a lot of space, as if we are running through Tokyo together with the runners!

Shinagawa Aqua Shine Twirlers (12:20-12:45)

We are a baton twirling team based in Minato-ku, Tokyo. We have members from preschoolers to high school students, and we participate in a variety of activities, from local events to national competitions. Our base, Minato-ku, is on the course, so we applied because we wanted to liven up and participate in this event, which feels close to home. We hope to liven up not only the runners but also the spectators with our powerful performances, full of smiles from our members from preschoolers to high school students.

Edokko Wanpaku Taiko (10:20-13:20)

We are Edokko Wanpaku Taiko, a Japanese drum team founded in 21. We enjoy playing taiko drums with everyone, from playful children to adults and parents and children. We mainly play in Edogawa, Koto and Sumida wards, and we hold festivals, events and give back activities at nursing homes. I always miss the application period, so this year I applied because I wanted to support the Tokyo Marathon. We will be cheering from the sidelines so that everyone can enjoy the sound of the taiko drums, so we appreciate your support.

Ofuna Cheerleading Team ANGELS (10:30-10:55)

We are based in Sakae Ward, Yokohama City. Out of our 90 members, 4 members from 3th grade elementary school to 19rd grade junior high school were selected to perform for the top team. They have practiced hard for today to make it the most fun day ever. Their energetic dance and dynamic pyramid will amaze and impress the runners. Cheerleading is a sport that is said to be a serious contest of smiles. The children's smiles are filled with their passion for cheerleading and their burning desire to bring energy, courage, and smiles to everyone who watches!

Kirakira Dance Museum (10:55-11:20)

This is a dance team of elementary school girls that has been active at the Yachiyo City Community Center for over 20 years. They perform lively and cute dances at local events every year, livening up the festivals. As a runner support event, they have performed at the Tokyo Marathon eight times by 2024 and at the Chiba Aqua-Line Marathon six times. They will provide powerful and lively dances to popular songs to runners, and will give their all in support! Thank you for your support!

Ryogoku Ohayashi Festival (11:25-11:50)

The runners are cheered on with music.

ICSC FAIRIES Athletics (11:50-12:15)

This is a universal team that enjoys cheerleading for everyone, from preschoolers to high school students, regardless of whether they have a disability or not. Mainly based in Tokyo and Chiba, the team performs at competitions, events, and ceremonies, and also collaborates with other sports for people with disabilities. Utilizing their experience in cheerleading competitions, they will perform cheerleading that values ​​coexistence with people with intellectual disabilities. I applied because I want to respect diversity, cheer up the runners with smiles and bonds, and convey the value of coexistence.

Oriental Bellydance al Amal (12:20-12:45)

We are a belly dance team that mainly performs in Tokyo. We have supported the Tokyo Marathon with roadside performances in the past. We will perform a variety of dances, from traditional Arabic dance to belly dancing, with a focus on dynamic and rhythmic music. We would like to liven up the festival so that everyone can enjoy it. Arab culture is neither Japanese nor Western. Although it is unfamiliar to us, the music and dance are powerful, full of vitality, and beautiful and fun. We are applying to the festival, which is held in Tokyo and brings everyone together, because we want to contribute to the excitement with our performance.

HINA (12:48-13:13)

A solo artist who sings, dances, composes lyrics, and produces. She began working as a model after a photo she took at a photo studio to commemorate her 100th day was published in a pamphlet. After entering elementary school, she began to focus on dancing, which she had started at the age of 4, in parallel with her modeling activities, and appeared on stage at tourism events and in the media as a child dancer. In May 2023, she released the album "Acting", which contains a total of 5 songs, and made her debut as a solo artist. In October 6, she became a member of the Hokkaido Tourism Support Team. Currently, she appears at stage events in various parts of Hokkaido and Tokyo, while conveying the charm of Hokkaido. She will do her best to perform in order to energize runners, staff, and related parties. Thank you for your support!!

Cheer Rainbows (13:15-13:40)

We practice in the Omori area of ​​Ota Ward. We are a cheerleading dance team. Our team is made up of mostly elementary school students and we hope to cheer on the runners. We hope that our energy and bright smiles will reach each and every runner! We call out loudly and make big "pon" letters. Our team is practicing hard, aiming to be a team that can deliver courage and smiles to people who are working hard or feeling down. As cheerleaders who act positively in everything they do and make those around them smile, we want to deliver courage and power to everyone!

You Music (10:30-10:55)

Founded in May 10 as Yu Music, this piano, dance, eurhythmics and vocal school is located a XNUMX-minute walk from Keisei Yahiro Station. We are integrated into the local community and actively participate in volunteer activities and local events. We hope to encourage and support the runners with the energetic performances of our children so that they can complete the race safely.

Sumida Flower Gymnastics Promotion Committee (11:00-11:25)

The Sumida Flower Exercise Promotion Committee has been promoting the Sumida Flower Exercise, a healthy exercise for the residents of Sumida Ward. Sumida Flower Exercise was created to help residents of the ward develop exercise habits, and is set to the melody of the ward's favorite song, "Hana no." There are two types of exercise: the fast-paced and active "Sakura version" and the more calm "Tsutsuji version." It is a healthy exercise that can be done in 2 minutes to the melody of "Hana" (composed by Rentaro Taki), a favorite song of Sumida residents. There are various movements in the exercise that express Sumida Ward, and we hope that you will enjoy Sumida Ward while cheering on the runners through the exercise!

VIVA! 083 (11:30-11:55)

Founded by parents of Sumida Ward's Kinshi Junior High School Baton Club members. When first established, the group practiced with the goal of performing a parents' performance at the Baton Club graduation celebration and participating in the dance festival hosted by Sumida Ward. With a focus on revitalizing the local area, the group performs at events in Sumida Ward, as well as local events held by elementary and junior high schools, the PTA, women's groups, and children's groups. They also performed at the Skytree opening event together with the Baton Club. They have also held a collaboration with a local brass band. Starting with the Tokyo Marathon bid event, they have participated in support events every year since Sumida Ward joined the Tokyo Marathon. They cheer on all the energetic runners!

Sumida Ward Sakura Festival (12:00-12:25)

We are an organization that belongs to the Sumida Cultural Federation. There are about 40 organizations registered with our association. Every year, we participate in the Sumida Cultural Festival, where over 500 to 600 performers, from children to middle-aged and elderly people, dance with great enthusiasm. As the marathon course passes through Sumida Ward, the foothills of the Skytree, we hope you will send your warmest and most powerful support to the marathon runners.

Ryogoku Sumo Jinku Gathering (12:25-12:50)

Our association was established in March 2 with the goal of inheriting and popularizing the Sumo Jinku chants that have been passed down since the Edo period. We are a Sumo Jinku club with approximately 3 members, and were registered as a Sumida Ward social education-related organization in July 3. We will entertain those who have come to support the Tokyo Marathon with sumo chants that incorporate the "marathon course" from the start to the finish line, as well as classic and humorous chants.

Pinky Angels (12:55-13:20)

The group began activities in 2004. With members ranging from kindergarteners to junior high school students, they are based in Sumida Ward and participate in various events. They took part in the Tokyo Marathon bid event for Sumida Ward in 2012, and their first Marathon Festival in 2017, and have participated every time since. They cheer on the runners with a bright and energetic "cheer dance"!

RANTALAND (13:25-13:50)

RANTALAND is a kids' dance circle based in Sumida Ward. We have been running for 28 years with the motto, "We want lots of kids to experience the joy of dancing!" We hope to bring smiles and energy to the runners through dance. We also want the children who perform to experience the joy of cheering on the runners through dance. We will cheer you on with all our might and bright smiles.

Nihonbashi Junior High School Brass Band (10:40-11:35)

We, the Chuo Ward Nihonbashi Junior High School brass band, practice marching every day in the schoolyard with a view of Tokyo Skytree. Our school has a tradition of marching for over 30 years, and this year our team won the gold prize and the best ensemble award at the 52nd National Marching Band Competition. We also focus on performance, not just marching, and won the gold prize at the 64th Tokyo Band Competition. On March 2025th this year (3), we will be competing in the 20th All Japan Ensemble Contest. We hope to bring energy to all the runners with our performance!

One Step Club & Heart Earth Setagaya Ward (11:45-12:10)

This is a dance club for Type B employment support for the disabled and a day care facility for disabled children. Every week, we meet to practice dancing and perform in front of everyone, participating in society. Since members cannot travel alone, all participants are accompanied by a parent or a mobility support helper. On the day, we will dance to live music by musicians. The last Tokyo Marathon runner support event was a lot of fun, and we have been practicing hard for a year with the motto "Let's participate again next year." It is a wonderful opportunity for disabled people and children to participate in society.

Oedo Dance (12:15-12:40)

Oedo Dance is a dance that represents Tokyo and was started in 2001 as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Tokyo Heart Revolution." The original song is Koga Melody's signature song "Tokyo Rhapsody," and the music incorporates children's songs and folk songs, making it dance music that is loved by people of all ages. It naturally brings out bright and shining smiles on the dancers and those who watch the performance. The children who dance Oedo Dance are so energetic! The people who watch are naturally surrounded by smiles. This is an event where teams active in various places come together with one mind and build bonds. We hope you will join us.

Earth Poet with HAL & Panda (12:45-13:10)

The members are from a monthly workshop held by experienced gospel directors HAL & Panda. It has been about a year since the workshop was held. Our motto is to deliver songs that lift the spirits of both listeners and singers. We hope that everyone will hear bright, smiling, and energetic singing voices. Two years ago, a friend of ours participated in the Tokyo Marathon. We cheered for them using Cheer Navi and social media with excitement, and were deeply moved by their performance as they overcame their own barriers. This time, we will cheer on the runners from up close, not through a screen!

Nankuru Eisa (13:15-13:40)

We are a creative eisa dance team based in Shinjuku and Shibuya. We work every day to convey the wonders of eisa while experiencing and learning about Okinawan culture. With the motto of "cheerful, fun, and energetic," we cheer on all the runners! We want as many runners as possible to learn about Okinawa's traditional performing arts, and to support them in completing the race to the finish line with the sound of drums and cheers!

RDK (13:45-14:10)

This is a dance school mainly based in Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture. From infants to adults, we practice a variety of dance genres and perform at local festivals and dance events in Tokyo. Many of the members are easygoing, and they always get along well, but sometimes act as rivals and work hard in their lessons. We had the opportunity to participate last year, and it was a wonderful experience for the children. In subsequent lessons, their teamwork improved even more, and I was very impressed by how they seemed to value entertaining and inspiring the audience. I applied because I wanted to give them another experience like this.

Cheerleading Team Sumire RABBITS (10:50-11:15)

We are a cheerleading team of elementary school students who graduated from Narimasu Sumire Kindergarten in Itabashi Ward. We are involved in a wide range of activities, including cheering on the runners along the Tokyo Marathon route, visiting nursing homes, volunteering to raise funds, and participating in local festivals and events. We, the Sumire Rabbits, have participated in cheering activities at local events, visiting nursing homes, and events at welfare facilities for people with disabilities. We applied to participate in the Tokyo Marathon, where many runners from Japan and abroad participate, because we wanted to share in the excitement of the runners while cheering on the runners along the route.

NPO MaiHand MaiLife (11:20-11:45)

With the motto of "Hearing, deaf, children and adults all dancing together for fun," the instructors conduct lessons using sign language. Students range from 3 years old to those in their 70s! Five deaf people will be performing this time as well. They will dance while watching the countman who teaches them how to start! As an NPO, we are also focusing on creating "sign language dance" and visiting elementary schools around the country to hold workshops. In preparation for the 5 Deaflympics, we would like to spread awareness of sign language through dance. We hope that our sign language performance will spark at least some interest in sign language.

Cheerful (11:50-12:15)

Cheerful was founded in 2012 with the motto "Make yourself and those around you happy with cheer dancing!" We perform at sports cheer events and events to bring smiles and energy to people. We are a working adult cheer dance team made up of members with various backgrounds, including office workers, teachers, and nail artists in their 20s to 60s. In addition to the 2024 event, we have performed at the Tokyo Marathon runner support event several times, and each performance is encouraging. When cheering from the sidelines, we perform using flags and cheer boards to liven up the excitement so that it can reach all the runners!

Senshimanko (12:20-12:45)

Senjimankou is a group based in Midori City, Gunma Prefecture. Formed in 2006, this year will be their 19th year. With a wide age range from elementary school students to people in their 60s, they perform aggressively all over the Kanto region and Tohoku. By cheering on the runners, we hope to share with each other the "day Tokyo becomes one." In addition to the dance, we will be using creative flags and poi to send encouragement!

Square (12:50-13:15)

We are a square that operates mainly in Tokyo and Kanagawa. We practice flag baton, baton twirling, and cheer dancing every week. We will work hard together to bring energy and smiles to the runners and support them in reaching their goals.

Japanese Drum Asuka (13:25-13:50)

Wadaiko Asuka is a wadaiko team formed in 2002 by members who met at a culture center, with the motto of "cheerful and fun." We continue to perform for the enjoyment of everyone at events at elementary schools and senior citizen facilities, festival events (Shichirigahama and Shinano Oiwake), and marathon roadside cheering (Shibuya Omotesando W0MEN'S RUN, Karuizawa Marathon, MINATO City Marathon, etc.). Cheering for the Tokyo Marathon also gives us energy. Since there have been many opportunities to perform along the marathon road recently, we have prepared a song just for cheering. We want to liven up the runners on this special day when there are many smiles all over Tokyo.

Eisa Team Kokoro ~Kukuru~ (13:55~14:20)

Kokoro Kukuru was born from women who were enthralled by Okinawa, Eisa and Taiko drumming. We perform at local events and welfare facilities, including the Shinjuku Eisa Festival and the Tokyo Marathon. We got the opportunity to apply for a support event because one of our members was a runner. We hope to deliver energy to the runners with the rhythm of the taiko drums that can be heard from the roadside and the unique Okinawan "Iiyasasa, Hayya" feishi (music).

Mariuca Voice Studio (11:05-11:30)

A voice training studio taught by the owner himself, who is a singer in over 6 cities in 20 countries and a narrator and presenter in Japan. Many young people from elementary school students to those in their 30s are enrolled. They have performed at many events with over 2 attendees, and are scheduled to perform at the Osaka Expo and Tokyo Disneyland in 2025. Unfortunately, they were unable to perform last year, so they spent a year honing their skills, and have made a leap forward in expressing themselves wholeheartedly, bringing together the young power of elementary school students to those in their 1s. We will do our best to give energy and courage to runners and visitors with our performance!

Ginza Harmony 141 (11:35-12:00)

We are a group of friends who sing gospel songs at a music school in Ginza. We are all of different ages, occupations and backgrounds, but we sing together whenever we get the chance. One of our members who ran the Tokyo Marathon in the past was inspired by the support events, and we performed at the event in 2015, 2017 and 2024, and would like to support the event for the fourth time. It was a great opportunity to feel closer to the Tokyo Marathon, so we would like to participate again and have applied this time. Our appeal is that we really love singing and can convey the joy of singing.

Nishimori Taiko (12:05-12:30)

Founded in 1988 as a bon odori drumming group in Gotanno, Adachi Ward. In 2013, we started creating original drumming, expanding our activities beyond Adachi Ward and beginning activities both in and outside of Tokyo. We attend local festivals and volunteer at nursery schools and elderly care facilities, where we perform and experience Japanese drumming. We do our best to perform so that our performance touches the hearts of those who come to watch. We applied with the hope of making the Tokyo Marathon even more exciting with passionate support. From elementary school students to adults, we will deliver courage and inspiration to all the runners with a united Japanese drum performance. We will support all the runners with our whole hearts, together with the people along the route!

UD Dance School Tokyo (12:35-13:00)

We are a team from the Tokyo class of UD DANCE SCHOOL, which operates under the theme of connecting the world through sign language and dance. We have fun dancing in sign language regardless of whether you can hear or can't, whether you have a disability or not, or what age you are. Recently, we have danced at various sports and local events, such as events related to the Deaflympics and the Kokubunji Festival. We will be livening up the Tokyo Marathon with a variety of members, from hearing and hearing-impaired, kids to seniors! Some of our members participate as volunteers every year. This time, we will be doing our best to support many runners with sign language and dance!

Leialohanani Hula Halau (13:05-13:30)

We are based in the Tama area of ​​Tokyo. We all enjoy learning authentic Hawaiian hula. We have members of a wide range of ages, from children to adults. We look forward to the Tokyo Marathon runner support event every year! We hope to cheer on the runners with smiles and energy through hula.

Sakura Baton Club Tokyo (13:35-14:00)

Sakura Baton Club Tokyo promotes baton twirling throughout Tokyo, mainly in the Koto Bay area. They have performed at numerous events at Tokyo Disney Resort and Tokyo Big Sight, as well as events hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. In 2023, they will compete in the national baton tournament for the first time. Our goal is to practice every day to make people smile and perform in a way that makes them happy through our baton twirling performances. We hope to liven up the Tokyo Marathon with baton twirling!

Young bamboo drums (14:05-14:30)

Wakatake Taiko is an active group in the Oshima area of ​​Koto Ward. We have a wide range of members, from first graders to retired working adults, and we have been invited to local festivals and nursing homes to deliver the powerful sound of Japanese drums to everyone. We are practicing hard every day in preparation for our 1th anniversary, and we are also working hard to develop young people so that they can learn about the beauty of Japanese traditional instruments such as Japanese drums. With the Tokyo Marathon as our goal, the children's awareness has changed and they are putting more effort into their practice. We want to deliver the energetic voice of Soran Bushi to the runners from overseas, and we hope that the sound of the Japanese drums that resonates through their bodies will cheer them on.

Katsushika Eisa Wakanachi (14:35-15:00)

After a seminar in Katsushika Ward in 2004, members who love Eisa gathered together and started a club. We participate in local festivals such as the Horikiri Katsushika Iris Festival. We are very proud to have been able to perform at the Tokyo Marathon from the start of the first one, and all of our members will perform a lively dance to express the joy of Eisa with their whole bodies. I'm sure that all the runners will run through the streets of Tokyo, giving it their all, using all the practice they have accumulated up to this day. We will perform to the best of our ability so that the sound of our Eisa drums will be a wonderful encouragement. We are grateful to be able to perform together with everyone who is heading towards the finish line.

YGS Cheer Team (15:00-15:25)

We are the YGS Cheer Team, active within the YGS Gymnastics School! The cheer team itself has been around for a while, but as the number of members has increased recently, we are also taking on the challenge of performing at events. People who work hard are cool! The children have begun to feel a desire to support such people. Although we still have a short history of performing on stage, we applied this time because we wanted to convey our feelings to the audience, not just to have them watch our performance, but to feel various things from the experience.

Blister Saitama (11:10-11:35)

We are a gospel circle called "Blister Saitama" that operates in Saitama City. We are a circle of energetic women who work, do housework, and raise children. We perform live every day to invigorate the local area with the power of music. Just as there are goals and ways to enjoy a marathon that are appropriate for each age, there are also ways to enjoy songs that are appropriate for each age. With this commonality in mind, we applied to share our overflowing energy with the runners.

All Japan Cheering Association (11:40-12:10)

Every weekday morning, we hold an activity called "Morning Cheer" where we "unofficially" cheer on people on their way to work in front of stations in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Hokkaido, and other areas. This year marks our 15th anniversary and we have exceeded 1500 "Morning Cheer" events. During the COVID-XNUMX pandemic, we have received attention from overseas media such as the New York Times, and last year we even sent cheering to Saudi Arabia. We will cheer on all the runners! In addition to the "MC" who is a former station announcer, we also rush to marathons all over the country, such as Hokkaido and Naha! We don't just perform cheering performances, but our attitude of genuinely cheering is very well received by the runners, and we liven up the event with a festive atmosphere, including pop-up letters and dancing!

Nihon University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hula Circle Hōkūleʻa (12:15-12:40)

Aloha everyone! We are Hōkūleʻa, a hula circle from Nihon University College of Literature and Science! We, Hōkūleʻa, were founded in August last year with the desire to have as many people as possible know and dance hula, a traditional Hawaiian culture! We dance with all our hearts so that you can feel Hawaii, even if just a little! We are a circle that was founded in August this year. We work every day with the goal of passing on traditional culture in a fun way, regardless of year, faculty, department, or experience. We have only recently been founded, so we have little experience performing, but if we are given the opportunity to participate, we will do our best to perform. Thank you for your support.

LES★VEDETTES (12:45-13:10)

We are a team formed by the Kanda University of International Studies cheerleading club, LES★VEDETTES, and its alumni members. We reunited with the current students for the school festival. Although we don't have much experience performing in front of a large audience, we hope to liven up the venue with a fun performance full of energy and smiles! As cheerleaders, we will work with the audience and other performers to brighten up the entire venue so that we can cheer on all the runners who are aiming to complete the marathon! In addition, as some of the runners are foreigners, we will take advantage of the university's unique characteristics and cheer them on in multiple languages!

FU (Kaede Summer) CREW (13:15-13:40)

This is a cheer performance team led by FU (Kaede Natsu), a current professional league cheerleader. Last year, our wish came true and we exhibited for the first time, but we can't forget the warm sight of the runners waving happily... We definitely wanted to participate for the second year, so we worked backwards for a year to build up our skills as a team!

Mukojima Yujin Taiko (13:45-14:10)

We are based in Mukojima, Sumida Ward. We practice daily, focusing on the basics of Japanese drums. We have performed at various events, but the Tokyo Marathon is especially inspiring, as we get to cheer on the runners from up close. This year, we hope to put our souls into our performance and cheer on the runners.

Dance Orchestra (14:20-14:45)

We are a dance group that brings together various dance genres. We are active in belly dancing, salsa, street dancing, etc. This time, we would like to share a space where we can support each other with the marathon runners. Thank you for your support.

Tsugaru Shamisen "The Tiger's Gate" (Toranomon) (14:50-15:15)

Hello, we are "The Tiger's Gate" Tsugaru Shamisen. We, "The Tiger's Gate", were formed by members who love Tsugaru Shamisen and folk songs. This time, we will deliver the charm of Tsugaru, especially the powerful sound of Tsugaru Shamisen, melancholy melody rhythm, and comfortable songs. We are grateful for this wonderful opportunity to be at the Tokyo Marathon venue, and will play together with our hearts for a short time. Please enjoy. Tsugaru Shamisen is a music that we can be proud of as a part of Japanese culture. We applied for this event because we thought that by participating in the event, we can lead to the inheritance and development of Tsugaru Shamisen, that this sound will cheer up the runners, and that many people both in Japan and overseas will know Tsugaru Shamisen, and that we can appeal to the world about the goodness of Japanese culture.

BeThe1 Dance Community (15:20-15:45)

Hello! We are Dance Community, based in Shinagawa Ward, and started in 2023! We aim to create a space where everyone can experience dance, making the most of each individual's individuality, working hard through dance, and having fun with friends! We have fun lessons with everyone, regardless of age! Thank you for your support! We want to deliver energetic energy through dance! It would be great if we could deliver the energy of dancing hard while having fun to the Tokyo Marathon runners, staff, audience, and the streets of Tokyo! That's why I applied. We are still a small group, but we want to deliver the best performance we can!

Imperial Guard Band (12:25-13:05)

The Imperial Guard Band was founded in 27. Members of the band work as guards at the Imperial Palace and the Akasaka Imperial Estate, while also working as musicians. Their main performances include garden parties and other Imperial events, as well as government-sponsored ceremonies.

Dance performance group HAKU (13:10-13:40)

Founded 18 years ago. A Yosakoi team with a wide range of ages, with the motto of "motivation, seriousness, and concentration," pursuing the energy and fun of folk dancing. Our base of operations is Higashimurayama City and Kodaira City, Tokyo! We are looking for members for 2025! I applied because I wanted to share the passion that makes the Tokyo Marathon exciting with all the runners. We will deliver energy to many people with our Yosakoi dance!!

Hibarigaoka Cheer and Performance Team (13:45-14:15)

HCP is a cheer dance team that mainly operates in the Hibarigaoka area of ​​Nishitokyo City. With the philosophy of "everyone shining brightly," we value a positive attitude in everything we do and the joy of expressing ourselves. We applied to participate in the Tokyo Marathon cheering event because we felt it would be an opportunity for the children to get up close and personal with the runners and feel that they can cheer on the runners through their performance.

TANASHI Soran Dance Party (14:20-14:50)

We have been together for 25 years, with the motto "Let's dance with style, energy and fun! Let's spread energy!" to enliven local festivals. We are grateful for the wonderful people and wonderful encounters we have had through events, and we participate in society through dance, "cherishing the present..." in a way that is true to ourselves, to show how wonderful our friends are. Our TANASHI Soran Club team name was chosen in the hope that Tanashi City would be preserved after its merger with Hoya City. XNUMX years since our founding, our love for Tokyo is reflected in our Yosakoi dance. We hope that our performances will help the marathon runners, and we will support them as much as we can.

Miyazawa Taiko at Suwa Shrine (14:55-15:25)

With the full support of Suwa Shrine in Miyazawa-cho, Akishima City, the group was established in 4 with the aim of making a donation to the shrine and creating traditional culture in Miyazawa-cho. After that, they learned the Ito style of drumming from the Japanese drum group Kodai-jinja in Ome City, Tokyo, and are currently practicing to perfect Miyazawa Taiko's unique style and style. They are currently part of the Akishima Tourism and Urban Development Association, and are using Japanese drums to promote the city both inside and outside, in order to revitalize the area and make Akishima a "leaping city." They applied because they wanted to convey strength and energy to the runners through drumming. With drumming, they would like to express their feelings of welcoming the runners back, praising their efforts and saying "Welcome back," as they fought hard until the very end. They hope to make use of the commonality between the theme and drumming to help make this a joyous and enthusiastic event.

Tokyo Capella (15:30-16:00)

We are Tokyo Capella, a star of hope. We have been together for 25 years. We are a team that continues to dance YOSAKOI with energy, smiles, dreams and hopes in our hearts while incorporating a health-conscious approach. We also organize "Disaster Recovery Support Events" with YOSAKOI, which energizes people and the city. At each event, we create a chain reaction of energy with the spectators we meet at the venue. Tokyo Capella's YOSAKOI is a dance that energizes people and the city. We want to cheer on the runners together with the spectators we meet at the cheering venue. We are entering the race with a burning desire to experience "The Day Tokyo Becomes One" for the first time in a long time.

STREET JAM2025 (11:20-11:50)

STREETJAM was founded in 1997 as a dance circle, with the desire to create an environment where people with disabilities could enjoy sports, even if only little by little, as they felt that there were few places for them to do so. Now that we are in our 27th year of activity, we bring together people with disabilities, from children to adults, their families, and volunteers to overcome lack of exercise through dance and make friends. We also do activities that allow people to feel a sense of accomplishment with their friends through performances. I feel very nostalgic about the disappointment when the performance was canceled in 2020, and the joy of receiving towels. I have continued practicing, hoping to perform again someday. I would like to support the runners with the energy of joy from performing.

Tokyo Fire Department Band (12:20-12:50)

The Tokyo Fire Department Band was established in July 24 as Japan's first fire department band. As a "bridge between Tokyo residents and firefighting," the band performs at various local events, including events held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Fire Department, in order to raise awareness of fire and disaster prevention. They plan to play mainly glamorous songs so that all runners who take part in the marathon can have a glorious finish.

Sumida Ward Taiko Federation Team A/Team B (13:30-14:10)

For over 30 years since its founding, the federation has participated in events and festivals held by Sumida Ward and the Tourism Association. It has participated in the Tokyo Marathon Festival since its inception. The Japanese drums performed by the Sumida Ward Taiko Federation are a group of drums called "Sumida no Taiko." They incorporate the names of places and scenery in Sumida Ward and create a light, heartwarming sound. Local songs such as "Sumida Ondo" are also enjoyable to listen to.

GOSPEL SQUARE (15:20-15:50)

A gospel studio in Shibuya that operates under the philosophy "Sing in Unity. Live in Peace." It provides a "Gospel Plaza" where anyone who wants to sing gospel can come and sing, regardless of age, musical experience, religion, etc., and uses a portion of the membership fees to support international cooperation activities. We participated in the Tokyo Marathon support event in March of this year, and the runners were delighted to hear our voices, which allowed us to feel the power of song. We hope to support the runners with the power of song again this year!