Japan Tactical: Multiple anti-nuclear protests slated across Tokyo on March 11; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- Multiple protests are slated in Tokyo on March 11 to denounce the use of nuclear power ahead of the 14th anniversary of Fukushima Nuclear disaster of 2011 and to commemorate the National Day of Action against nuclear power.
- A gathering is slated outside a music venue located at 1-5 Maruyamacho, Shibuya in Tokyo from 18:30-19:30 (local time) on March 11. The gathering will be held for peace in the world in the context of ongoing conflicts such as Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.
- Another rally is planned in front of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) in Tokyo from 14:00-16:00 on March 11.
- A demonstration is slated at Japan Atomic Power Company Headquarters located at the intersection of Kuramaebashi Dori Avenue and Saffire Street in Taito, Tokyo from 16:30-17:30 on March 11.
- A rally is planned in front of the Prime Minister’s (PM) Office in Chiyoda of Tokyo from 18:30-20:00 on March 11.
- A protest is slated outside the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) building located in Chiyoda, Tokyo from 18:40-20:00 on March 11.
Source: Mkimpo
Assessments & Forecast:
The expected attendance at the planned demonstrations is likely to range between the low-to-mid dozens. The symbolic significance of the day will likely boost participation up to the high dozens, particularly near sensitive locations such as the METI building and the PM office. As per the standard security protocol, authorities are anticipated to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the protest locations. These measures will likely include the deployment of police personnel and setting up of barricades. The demonstrations are likely to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations during protest hours on March 11.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Tokyo on March 11 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests.
Current Situation:
- Multiple protests are slated in Tokyo on March 11 to denounce the use of nuclear power ahead of the 14th anniversary of Fukushima Nuclear disaster of 2011 and to commemorate the National Day of Action against nuclear power.
- A gathering is slated outside a music venue located at 1-5 Maruyamacho, Shibuya in Tokyo from 18:30-19:30 (local time) on March 11. The gathering will be held for peace in the world in the context of ongoing conflicts such as Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.
- Another rally is planned in front of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) in Tokyo from 14:00-16:00 on March 11.
- A demonstration is slated at Japan Atomic Power Company Headquarters located at the intersection of Kuramaebashi Dori Avenue and Saffire Street in Taito, Tokyo from 16:30-17:30 on March 11.
- A rally is planned in front of the Prime Minister’s (PM) Office in Chiyoda of Tokyo from 18:30-20:00 on March 11.
- A protest is slated outside the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) building located in Chiyoda, Tokyo from 18:40-20:00 on March 11.
Source: Mkimpo
Assessments & Forecast:
The expected attendance at the planned demonstrations is likely to range between the low-to-mid dozens. The symbolic significance of the day will likely boost participation up to the high dozens, particularly near sensitive locations such as the METI building and the PM office. As per the standard security protocol, authorities are anticipated to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the protest locations. These measures will likely include the deployment of police personnel and setting up of barricades. The demonstrations are likely to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations during protest hours on March 11.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Tokyo on March 11 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests.