24 Jun 2021 | 05:36 AM UTC
Japan: Activists to continue anti-Olympics protests in Tokyo through at least mid-July /update 1
Weekly anti-Olympics protests to continue at Harumi Triton Square, Tokyo, Japan, through mid-July. Localized transport disruptions possible.
Event
Activists plan to continue weekly Friday anti-Olympics protests at Harumi Triton Square in Tokyo. Participants are calling for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games to be canceled due to health concerns amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of people will likely attend the protest. While organizers have not specified an end date for the protests, demonstrations will likely continue until at least July 23.
Security personnel will likely monitor the gathering. While unlikely, minor skirmishes between protesters and police cannot be entirely ruled out. Protesters may march along nearby roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.
Context
Various groups have previously held peaceful demonstrations for the cancellation of the Olympic Games in recent weeks, mainly in major cities. Popular protest locations include public squares and event-related venues such as the National Stadium in Tokyo.
Advice
Avoid the protest site due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.
