江戸時代えどじだいの伝統的でんとうてき走法そうほう「江戸走えどばしり」――歴史的れきしてき再現さいげんと現代げんだいへの波及はきゅう

In recent years, a unique running style known as Edo Hashiri has been gaining attention on Japanese social media.

This is a distinctive way of running that reminds people of anime and ninja characters, but in reality, it recreates a traditional running style that was actually used during the Edo period.

The reason Edobashiri became widely known was because Katsunori Obas performance video went viral on social media.

His way of running involves spreading his arms and spinning his body as he runs, and his appearance is likened to a crab advancing forward, cutting through the wind.

However, this style is not just a humorous performance; it is also the result of meticulously studying the running techniques depicted in Edo period paintings and ukiyo-e, and realistically reproducing them.

According to Mr. Oba, the running style in the Edo period was different from modern running, characterized by avoiding excessive muscle tension, keeping the head stable, relaxing the shoulders, and moving the arms and legs rhythmically in coordination.

Therefore, even when running long distances, fatigue does not easily accumulate, and the burden on the knees is kept to a minimum.

Furthermore, this method is highly effective even on unstable terrains such as mud, sand, and snow.

Furthermore, in order to promote this traditional running method, Mr. Oba is not only holding workshops, but also planning to run the Tokaido route from the Edo period.

His video has been viewed over 13 million times and has created a huge buzz on Japanese social media.

Edo-style running is not only a topic that attracts attention, but it can also be said to contribute to the reevaluation of historical and cultural values and offer a new perspective on modern running styles.