Japan Tactical: Protests slated outside Oji Station, Shinjuku Station Tokyo on May 11, 13; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- A protest is slated under the pedestrian bridge, north exit of Oji Station in Tokyo, from 13:00-14:00 (local time) on May 11.
- The demonstration is part of a monthly campaign opposing the release of contaminated water from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, the organizers announced that the protest is liable to be cancelled based on the weather conditions.
- Anti-war activists are slated to hold a demonstration at the Southeast Exit of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo at 18:00 on May 13
- The demonstration will be held to reject the amendment of Article 9 of the Constitution, also known as the anti-war clause.
Assessments & Forecast:
The anticipated participation of the slated gatherings is likely to range in the low-to-mid dozens based on the mobilization capabilities of the organizers. The authorities are likely to employ security measures in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations as per standard procedures. These measures will likely include the deployment of police personnel. The protest is likely to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are expected in the vicinity of the demonstration sites during the protest hours on May 11 and 13.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Tokyo on May 11 and 13 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests and potential security measures.
Current Situation:
- A protest is slated under the pedestrian bridge, north exit of Oji Station in Tokyo, from 13:00-14:00 (local time) on May 11.
- The demonstration is part of a monthly campaign opposing the release of contaminated water from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, the organizers announced that the protest is liable to be cancelled based on the weather conditions.
- Anti-war activists are slated to hold a demonstration at the Southeast Exit of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo at 18:00 on May 13
- The demonstration will be held to reject the amendment of Article 9 of the Constitution, also known as the anti-war clause.
Assessments & Forecast:
The anticipated participation of the slated gatherings is likely to range in the low-to-mid dozens based on the mobilization capabilities of the organizers. The authorities are likely to employ security measures in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations as per standard procedures. These measures will likely include the deployment of police personnel. The protest is likely to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are expected in the vicinity of the demonstration sites during the protest hours on May 11 and 13.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Tokyo on May 11 and 13 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests and potential security measures.