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Governor Koike: Olympic torch relay to show Tokyo’s diverse attractions

Yuriko Koike speaks during a press conference following a Tokyo 2020 four-party meeting in Tokyo on November 1, 2019. (AFP)
Yuriko Koike speaks during a press conference following a Tokyo 2020 four-party meeting in Tokyo on November 1, 2019. (AFP)
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17 Dec 2019 08:12:09 GMT9
17 Dec 2019 08:12:09 GMT9

The 2020 Olympic torch relay, which will visit beautiful locations in Tokyo, we will show the world our city’s various attractions, Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike has said.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Koike said that the relay would be conducted in all Tokyo municipalities, finishing at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

“The detailed route of the Olympic Torch Relay through Tokyo, which will cap off the torch relay, has been announced,” Koike said.

According to her, the flame, having traveled across Japan, will arrive in Tokyo and depart on the next leg of its journey from Komazawa Olympic Park, a legacy of the previous Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 1964.

“Having as many people as possible cheer along the route and take part in the various ceremonies, we will channel the wishes of all of the people of Japan into the Games and build momentum,” said Koike.

A dress rehearsal for the relay will be staged along some parts of the torch route and at celebration venues in Tokyo municipalities, operating in the same manner as the actual torch relay, the statement said.

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