In front of the "Tokyo Marathon," the largest citizen marathon in Japan scheduled for the 6th of this month, the Metropolitan Police Department and local officials patrol the area around the course for suspicious objects.

The "Tokyo Marathon" was virtually canceled last year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but this is scheduled to be held on the 6th of this month.



About 30 people, including police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and local officials, participated in the patrol on the 3rd in Akihabara, Tokyo.

Participants walked the marathon course and its surroundings with a guard dog to detect explosives, checking for suspicious objects in the roadside plantings and coin lockers.



In addition, we handed out leaflets such as "If you feel different from usual, do not hesitate to dial 110" to those who passed by and called for cooperation in the tournament.



Approximately 25,000 general runners have entered the "Tokyo Marathon" this time, and the Metropolitan Police Department has decided to place police officers such as "Running Police" who are on alert while running with the runners.



Yusuke Takayama, Chief of Security Division 1 of the Metropolitan Police Department, said, "We cannot deny the possibility of being a target of terrorism at a large-scale event such as the Tokyo Marathon. We need the cooperation of the citizens of Tokyo, and if you notice any suspicious points, please contact the police. I want it. "