In response to the designation of Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture as a target area for "priority measures such as prevention of spread," all events such as relays and ceremonies on public roads will be held for the Tokyo Olympics holy fire relay scheduled for May 2. Announced that it will be canceled.
Mayor Zakimi of Miyakojima City held a press conference at the city hall on the 23rd, and announced that he would cancel all events including relays and ceremonies on public roads regarding the Tokyo Olympics holy fire relay scheduled for the 2nd of next month.
This decision was made in response to the fact that Miyakojima City was designated as a target area for "priority measures such as spread prevention" due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
At the press conference, Mayor Zakimi said, "It is not necessary to carry out the torch relay along the roadside, which may be crowded. While asking for refraining from going out urgently, we decided that it was not appropriate."
The holy fire relays in Okinawa Prefecture were also subject to the "priority measures" on the main island of Okinawa, and the relays on public roads were stopped. It will be done.
On the other hand, in the remote islands of Ishigaki City and Zamami Village, it will be held on public roads.