Harajuku Takeshita street Shopping street entrance to a strong pole Installation runaway accident December 4 17:48
On the first day of the year, in response to a car runaway on Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Tokyo, a strong Israel-made pole with anti-terrorism measures was installed at the entrance of the shopping street.
New Year's Day, in addition to driving a car on Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Tokyo, hit 8 pedestrians one after another, and loaded with a high-pressure washing machine processed like a flamethrower for the purpose of indiscriminate killing For example, defendant Kazuhiro Kusakabe (22) in Neyagawa City, Osaka, has been charged with charges such as attempted murder.
Some of those who have been repelled are still rehabilitating with little movement of their eyes and hands.
In response to the incident, “Harajuku Takeshita Street Shopping Street” proceeded with discussions with Shibuya Ward and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, and according to the people concerned, it was decided to install a strong pole with anti-terrorism measures.
The pole is made in Israel made of a special alloy, and in a demonstration experiment, it means that even if a 7-ton truck collides at about 50 km / h, it can prevent entry.
Six are installed on the Harajuku Station side and the Meiji Street side of Takeshita Street. From 11 am to 6 pm, where traffic is restricted as a pedestrian road, the pole is raised to prevent entry. The
“I want to keep Takeshita Street as a toy box and enjoy it. To prevent unfortunate accidents and incidents from happening, we have created a safe environment with effective countermeasures. I want to protect the image of the town. "
The pole made in Israel, which was to be introduced on Takeshita Street in Harajuku, is made of a special alloy and can withstand strong impacts, meeting international standards.
The same type of pole is installed in major government infrastructure facilities, US military bases, and Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
In the demonstration experiment, it can be confirmed that a large truck of about 7 tons can be stopped even if it runs at about 50 km / h and collides with the pole vigorously.
This is a calculation that can withstand the impact of traveling at a speed of about 90 km / h when converted to an ordinary passenger car, and is expected to prevent terrorism that causes the vehicle to enter.