13:34 on March 24 without using a torch at Torch Relay

The torch relay was scheduled to pass by the hometown of Kokichi Tsuburaya, who won the bronze medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics men's marathon, and a monument built in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture.

In the last relay, citizens of Sukagawa City supported with salvia flowers, but Tsuburaya's older brother, Kikuzo, continues to grow seeds from salvia at the time.

At this relay, in addition to arranging the salvia bowls along the course, Kikuzo-san was standing along the roadside with a picture of Tsuburaya-san, and he was going to share his achievements with the world.

Kikuzo says that the organizing committee has decided not to use a torch for relaying. "When you look at the situation in the world, it is unavoidable. There is a story that a torch passes by car. I want to show you where you are going. "

Then I worried the players, "I want the tournament to be managed somehow. Since the players have set goals, their motivation will diminish if they do not clarify their story. I want them to move forward in the direction of the event." .