16 Sep 2022 | 11:20 PM UTC
Japan: Activists plan to rally in Osaka beginning 14:00 Sept. 18
Activists to stage rally at Umeda Crossing, Osaka, Japan, from 14:00 Sept. 18. Increased security likely; transport disruptions possible.
Event
Activists will demonstrate at Umeda Crossing in Osaka beginning 14:00 Sept. 18 as a part of the Worldwide Rally for Freedom movement. The gathering may attract up to a few hundred participants.
Authorities will likely monitor the demonstration and may attempt to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Activists may march along nearby roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Confirm travel reservations in the Umeda Crossing area ahead of time. Heed all official security and transport advisories.