21 Oct 2023 | 07:32 AM UTC
Japan: Protest ongoing near Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, Oct. 21
Activists protesting near Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 21. Tight security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Dozens of activists have gathered near Shinjuku Station in the Shinjuku special ward of Tokyo the afternoon of Oct. 21. Participants are opposing the fortification of the Ryuku Islands. The event is likely to pass off peacefully.
A heightened security presence is likely in the affected area over the coming hours. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable.
Advice
Plan journeys circumventing the affected area as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Heed all official directives. Allow additional time for journeys.
