Tokyo Olympics Latest Updates: Check out all the newest updates and information as Tokyo prepares for the Olympics. The Olympic Torch Relay is underway in Saga. The flame will start its journey in Tara Town, earlier than making its method to Kashima City, Ureshino City, Shiroishi Town, Takeo City, Arita Town, Imari City and Genkai Town, earlier than ending the day in Karatsu City.
Karatsu City is the residence of Karatsu Castle, a development that was in-built 1608 that’s also called the “Dancing Crane Castle” as a result of of its uncanny resemblance to a crane in full flight.
The 2020 Olympics, which have been postponed by a 12 months as a consequence of the pandemic, are set to open on July 23.Japan has prolonged a state of emergency in Tokyo till the finish of May and is struggling to include a surge in COVID-19 instances, elevating additional questions on whether or not the Games ought to go on.
