Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the torch relay in Tokyo was suspended on public roads in most areas, and on the 13th of the 5th day, a ceremony was held in Higashimurayama City to light the torch.

The Olympic torch relay that traveled all over the country was canceled on public roads in most areas due to the spread of infection in Tokyo, which was the last time.



On the 13th of the 5th day, a ceremony of "Torch Kiss" where runners who were scheduled to run connect with a holy fire was held at the Hansen's disease sanatorium "Tama Zenseien" in Higashimurayama City, and in addition to Higashimurayama City, Kunitachi City, Runners who were planning to run in Kokubunji City, Kodaira City, and Higashiyamato City participated.



Participants took a commemorative photo by posing after performing "Torch Kiss".



Of these, Rie Sato (40), who won the gold medal in the softball national team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, said, "I was nervous, but I'm glad I was able to connect the torch safely. I lit the torch. I'm sorry that this Olympics was unattended, but I want the athletes to do their best. "



On the 14th of the 6th day, a ceremony will be held at "Tokyo Racecourse" in Fuchu City.