A critical review of RUN+TRAIL’s Kaga Spa feature. Outlines missing issues and proposes improvements from a reader’s perspective.

Examines why Japan’s specialty media stayed silent on Kaga Spa’s operational problems, with a critical look at sponsor relationships and editorial posture.

In extreme heat, supply shortages and transport chaos cascaded into an abnormally high DNF rate. Analyzes the clash between UTMB standards and OSJ’s philosophy.

Synthesizes testimonies on Kaga Spa by UTMB’s operational flaws, highlighting congestion, supply shortages, and DNF-handling confusion, and calls for improvements.

Analysis of the Strengths of the Urban-Style Event for the Hiroshima Wangan Trail: Focusing on Access and Accommodation Advantages

Following last year's race, I ran the Akiyoshidai Karst Trail Run again this year. Last year's race was my first time visiting and running in Akiyoshidai, and I wanted to go back again this year because of the spectacular view unique to the karst plateau and the great view from "Ryugo Peak" at the end of the race.