Koichi Sato, an actor who was scheduled to serve as a runner at the Tokyo Olympic torch relay to be held in Nagasaki Prefecture from the 7th, declined to participate due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
The Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay in Nagasaki Prefecture will be held from the 7th to the 2nd in 17 cities and towns in the prefecture.
Koichi Sato, an actor, was scheduled to travel over the sea on the 7th as a torchbearer on a "Japanese mission to Tang" that recreates the historical interaction with China in Nagasaki.
According to the Kadokawa Culture Promotion Foundation, which owns the envoy to Tang China, Mr. Sato has informed that he will decline participation by the 6th, saying that it is necessary to consider measures to prevent infection with the new coronavirus.
The Nagasaki Sports Promotion Division says, "Unfortunately, I think it was because of the person's thoughts, so I would like to respect them."