The torch relay, which started on the 23rd in Oita prefecture, was the forerunner of Kyushu and Okinawa, and the first day was finished with the torch connected in nine municipalities while measures against the infection of the new coronavirus were taken.
The torch relay in Oita Prefecture started at Beppu International Tourism Port in Beppu City at 10 am on the 23rd, and Kotono Tanaka, a local native who participated in the two Olympics in the rhythmic gymnastics group that served as the first runner, smiled and handed. I ran while pretending.
After that, after working in remote islands such as Himeshima Village and Nakatsu City, Toshio Goto, 99 years old, was the oldest runner in Hita City.
The torch, which was connected by 90 runners in nine municipalities, was moved to the torch plate at the venue in Hita City, ending the first day.
The second day of the torch relay in Oita Prefecture will travel to nine cities and towns, including Kusu Town, Usuki City, and Oita City.
The torch relay will continue to be carried out while taking measures against infection in various places, such as installing a curtain with a height of about 3 meters to avoid crowding around the square in Oita City, which is the goal point.