BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Japan temple rejects torch relayPage last updated at 07:17 GMT, Friday, 18 April 2008 08:17 UK A major Buddhist temple has withdrawn from plans to host Japan's opening stage of the Olympic torch relay. Zenkoji Temple, in the city of Nagano, had been due to serve as the starting point for the parade on 26 April. An official said the monks were worried about safety but also linked the decision to concern over recent unrest in Tibe
