The Tokyo Olympic torch relay has been held in Nara Prefecture since the 11th, and we are heading to Kashihara City, the goal of the first day, via the Ishibutai Kofun in Asuka Village.
The torch relay in Nara Prefecture started in Gojo City in the southern part of the prefecture on the morning of the 11th.
In the afternoon, I entered Sakurai City, and in front of the Otorii of Oomiwa Shrine, which is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, Yasutomo Nakura, a former police officer who had a stroke 13 years ago, passed by in a wheelchair pushed by his family. Did.
Mr. Nakura updated the blog with just the thumb of his left hand, and commented, "I wanted to give courage and hope to many people by seeing myself able to participate in society." Was announced.
The executive committee of Nara Prefecture is calling for a tour to prevent the roadside from becoming crowded as a countermeasure against the infection of the new coronavirus, or to watch it on the Internet, and the visitors applaud and support the runners. I did.
A woman who visited as a couple said, "I visited the place where there were as few people as possible. It was a very valuable experience."
The torch will arrive in Kashihara City, the goal of the first day, after 8 pm.
On the 12th, which is the second day in Nara Prefecture, we will visit a total of 9 world heritage sites, including the Great Buddha Hall at Todaiji Temple, which is the goal, via Horyuji Temple and Kofukuji Temple.