The torch relay, which will tour 114 locations in 47 prefectures nationwide over 121 days with the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony as its goal.
I was involved from the planning competition for NTT Group, a sponsor of the torch relay, and was in charge of the on-route and sponsor stop sections.
The Organizing Committee's production team, responsible for overall production including vehicle and costume design and creation, as well as direction, collaborated with the sponsor's production team to build the framework for a large-scale event with virtually no prior experience.
