The Olympic torch relay, which has only 8 days left including the 16th, was held in the islands and cities of Tokyo, where runners ran on public roads following the 15th.
In Tokyo, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, implementation on public roads was canceled in most areas, but in the islands, the infection situation is relatively calm and it will continue on public roads on the 15th. I was infected.
At the torch relay held in Mikurajima Village, Hachijo Town, Aogashima Village, and Ogasawara Village, the runners shook their hands and ran to connect the torch.
Of these, Mr. Takenari Asanuma of Hachijo Town said, "Tokyo was said to be the last torch relay, and the island was said to be the" last fort "to run on public roads, so I feel like I'll definitely touch the baton next. I ran in Tokyo. I am grateful that the green and blue sky of Hachijojima, which is more beautiful than usual, looked really shining and I was able to run. "
Following this, at the "Musashino Athletic Stadium" in Musashino City, runners who were planning to run in Musashino City, Chofu City, and Mitaka City held a "Torch Kiss" ceremony to connect with the torch.
A ceremony will be held in Nerima Ward on the 17th.