Japan Tactical: Anti-immigration protests slated in Osaka, Tokyo on September 27; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- Multiple protests will be held to denounce the immigration law revisions proposed by the Japanese government in Osaka and Tokyo on September 27.
- In Osaka, activists are slated to hold an anti-immigration protest at Shimmachiminami Park at 15:30 (local time) on September 27.
- In Tokyo, similar protests will be held outside Shinjuku Station from 14:00-15:30, and separately in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building from 16:00-17:30 on the day.
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated demonstrations is likely to range between the high dozens to low hundreds, given the elevated resonance of the issue, as seen from similar rallies across Japan in recent weeks. The authorities are likely to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations as part of the standard security protocol. These measures will likely include the setting up of barricades and the deployment of police personnel to monitor the proceedings. The protests are anticipated to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations in both cities during the protest hours on September 27.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Osaka and Tokyo on September 27 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of aforementioned locations due to the slated protests.
Current Situation:
- Multiple protests will be held to denounce the immigration law revisions proposed by the Japanese government in Osaka and Tokyo on September 27.
- In Osaka, activists are slated to hold an anti-immigration protest at Shimmachiminami Park at 15:30 (local time) on September 27.
- In Tokyo, similar protests will be held outside Shinjuku Station from 14:00-15:30, and separately in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building from 16:00-17:30 on the day.
Assessments & Forecast:
The turnout at the slated demonstrations is likely to range between the high dozens to low hundreds, given the elevated resonance of the issue, as seen from similar rallies across Japan in recent weeks. The authorities are likely to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations as part of the standard security protocol. These measures will likely include the setting up of barricades and the deployment of police personnel to monitor the proceedings. The protests are anticipated to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations in both cities during the protest hours on September 27.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Osaka and Tokyo on September 27 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of aforementioned locations due to the slated protests.