About 3,500 people, including elementary school students, participated in the event held by the Metropolitan Police Department and other organizations at Ryogoku Kokugikan. As of the 29th, 34 people died in traffic accidents in Tokyo this year, 8 more than last year.
The spring national traffic safety campaign begins on April 6th, will encourage people to follow traffic rules, focusing on wearing helmets when riding bicycles or electric scooters, ensuring road environments are safe for children to pass, and giving priority to pedestrians.