Tokyo Olympic torch relay taken off streets of Osaka

It's heartening to see a Japanese politician not afraid to put the health of his constituents before corporate greed and nationalist posturing.

This Torch photo is So Beautiful.

Hard to imagine an Olympic without fans, I would rather see it postponed or even cancelled.

hold the Osaka segment of the Olympic torch relay in Expo '70 Commemorative Park

Seems the best choice. Was wondering which place they were thinking of using since closing access to most park will be a hassle. Did not think of this one, but seems obvious, in fact, the park is already enclosed with paying access, so no difficulties totally secluding it and big enough to have torch bearer enjoy a long run.

I guess the organizers refused to let Osaka hop out.

So Beautiful.