Today, 61 years ago, on August 21, 1964 (July 14, 1964), the Tokyo Olympics Holy Fire burned in Olympia. Tokyo Olympic Games 1964 Tokyo Olympics Main Stadium On August 21, 1964, the Tokyo Olympics Holy Fire burned in Olympia. The fire was transported by aircraft to Japan, while stopping through Istanbul, Lebanon, Iran, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and showing events. 5151 athletes from 93 countries participated in the 18th Olympics.