Tokyo’s palace runners say respect vital as Chiyoda considers new safety measures

With views of Edo Period architecture, stunning foliage and the gleaming Marunouchi skyline, the 5-kilometer route that snakes around the Imperial Palace attracts thousands of runners each morning, wearing down the tread of their running shoes and working up a sweat as they keep pace around the beloved running track and mainstay of the Tokyo running scene.But recently, the circuit, a rarity in the bustling capital given its close proximity to the central business district…