23 Jul 2021 | 01:07 PM UTC
Japan: Activists protesting near Olympic Stadium in Tokyo late July 23
Protesters gathered near Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, late July 23. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Hundreds of protesters are demonstrating near Olympic Stadium in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo, late July 23. Participants are denouncing the government’s decision to hold the Olympics amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Protesters are blocking roadways in the area. Police are monitoring the protesters.
Security personnel will likely monitor the protest until it concludes. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out, especially if security forces attempt to disperse protesters. Localized transport disruptions are likely to continue until the gathering dissipates.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.
