The Tokyo Olympics holy fire relay scheduled from July 9 in Tokyo is related to the fact that the relay on public roads will be canceled for the first 8 days except for the islands, based on the situation of the spread of the new coronavirus infection. I found out by interviewing people.
The Olympic torch relay, which travels nationwide, was planned to connect the torch in all local governments in Tokyo, including the islands, from July 9th to July 23rd, when the Games will begin in the host city of Tokyo.
However, in light of the spread of the infection, the relays in the entire Setagaya Ward and Tama area, which were scheduled for eight days from the start to July 16, will be canceled on public roads. I found out in the interview.
Instead, the torchbearer and others are attending and making adjustments to hold the ignition ceremony without spectators.
On the other hand, the relay on the islands on July 15th and 16th will be held on public roads as scheduled.
In addition, according to the people concerned, it is said that the decision will be postponed until around July 5th, as the situation of the spread of infection cannot be predicted for the relays running in the 23 wards after July 17th.