A rally was held in Tokyo to commemorate the Ukrainians who were victims of the Russian military invasion, and people prayed.
This was done in response to a call from Ukrainians living in Japan, and on the night of the 8th, about 100 people, including Ukrainians and Japanese, gathered in front of the United Nations University in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
A Ukrainian man who hosted the event said, "Many people have died in Bucha, and there are cities where the number of victims is unknown. Let's stop the war together."
Participants then handed a bouquet of blue and yellow flowers over the Ukrainian flag and sacrificed with a light on candles lined up in the shape of the word "PEACE" with a wish for peace. I mourned the person.
According to the United Nations, at least 1611 civilians have died in Ukraine between the beginning of the Russian military invasion and the 6th of this month.
A 26-year-old office worker from Chiba City said, "I can spend my time in Japan without being involved, but I didn't want to be ignorant of what was happening in Ukraine, so I participated. I lost my life anymore. I don't want you to be broken. "
A woman from eastern Donetsk who participated with her 3-year-old daughter said, "I was hurt by the local situation. I hope for peace in Ukraine. I will never forget the military invasion and will never forgive it." I was talking to.