Ahead of the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe on the 27th, the Metropolitan Police Department has strengthened inspections and security in various parts of Tokyo and is on a strict alert.
On the 27th, the "Supreme Security Headquarters" will be set up, and it is a policy to face security with about 20,000 people.
Former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" will be held at Nippon Budokan on the 27th, and from the 25th, foreign dignitaries will start visiting Japan in earnest, and on the 26th, Vice President Harris of the United States is scheduled to visit Japan.
The Metropolitan Police Department conducts inspections in various places, such as around embassies in Tokyo, and checks 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.
In addition, patrols have been strengthened at places where many people gather, such as Haneda Airport and major stations such as Tokyo Station, and countermeasures such as temporarily suspending the use of coin lockers and trash cans have been taken.
On the 27th, when the national funeral will be held, the Metropolitan Police Department will set up the "Supreme Security Headquarters" headed by the Superintendent General, and in addition to police officers dispatched from all over the country, a temporary riot police will be organized by police officers from all over the city. , Approximately 20,000 people will be on guard.
In addition, there is a possibility that many people will visit the funeral procession departing from the home of former Prime Minister Abe to see him off, so many police officers will be stationed along the roadside, and the city will be on high alert.