For the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe on the 27th of this month, the visit to Japan of foreign dignitaries who will attend will begin in earnest from the 25th, and the Metropolitan Police Department will be vigilant with strict measures such as conducting inspections in various parts of Tokyo. increase.
For the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe, which will be held at Nippon Budokan on the 27th of this month, visits to Japan by foreign dignitaries will begin in earnest from the 25th, and on the 26th, Vice President Harris of the United States will visit Japan. It's a schedule.
The Metropolitan Police Department conducts inspections in various places such as around the embassy in Tokyo, and is vigilant in a strict manner, such as checking for suspicious vehicles.
In addition, many police officers are stationed around the hotels where VIPs stay and the Nippon Budokan venue, and the number of police officers has increased significantly to guard important facilities such as the Prime Minister's official residence.
Furthermore, in places called "soft targets" where many people gather, such as major stations such as Haneda Airport and Tokyo Station, patrols by security dogs that detect explosives are being strengthened.
On the day of the "national funeral" and during the period before and after, railway companies will take measures such as stopping the use of coin lockers and trash cans at major stations in Tokyo.
On the other hand, in various parts of Tokyo, demonstrations and rallies by civic groups opposing the "state funeral" are being held one after another, and the Metropolitan Police Department is on alert.
On the day of the national funeral, the Metropolitan Police Department set up the "Supreme Security Headquarters" headed by the Superintendent General. I'm on guard with a human posture.
In addition to carrying out baggage inspections for attendees entering the venue, we will also deploy troops in the surrounding area to respond with firearms in case of emergency.
In addition, there is a possibility that many people will visit the funeral procession departing from the home of former Prime Minister Abe, so many police officers will be stationed along the roadside, and the city will be on high alert.
Arrivals of dignitaries from various countries are in full swing at Narita Airport
In order to attend the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe on the 27th, the arrival of dignitaries from various countries is in full swing at Narita Airport from the 25th.
Due to heightened security checks and security at airports, airport operators are urging users to arrive with plenty of time to spare.
At Narita Airport, the arrival of dignitaries from various countries has been in full swing since the 25th. On the 25th, former President Burkhalter of Switzerland and Prime Minister Oyong Erdene of Mongolia arrived one after another, and were welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related parties. I left the airport in the car provided.
From 30th of this month, Narita Airport has strengthened security inspections when boarding, and has also strengthened security, such as restricting the use of coin lockers and some trash cans in the terminal building. In response, we are calling on you to visit the airport with plenty of time to spare.