It's been reported that actor Sato Koichi (60) has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay.

Sato was scheduled to run in Nagasaki Prefecture on May 7. According to the prefecture, the actor decided to withdraw on April 30 considering the safety and security of all persons involved. 

Actress Naka Riisa (31) was also scheduled to run in Nagasaki Prefecture, but withdrew after being considered to be a close contact to her husband, actor Nakao Akiyoshi (32), who tested positive for COVID-19.