Olympic flame arrives in Japan as virus shadows start of buildup

The flame for this summer's Tokyo Olympics arrived Friday at an air base in Japan, beginning the domestic buildup even as doubts continue over what impact the coronavirus pandemic would have on the country's hosting of the sporting showpiece.The Japanese leg of the torch relay, with the concept of "Hope Lights Our Way," will begin next week and take the flame received from Greece all over the country, though restrictions have been imposed on the turnout of spectators due to concern over the spread of the virus.Olympic organizers had to significantly downsize the ceremony to welcome the flam…READ FULL ARTICLE