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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Buses promoting terrorism prevention launched in Tokyo

A bus with an illustrated character calling for the prevention of terror attacks is seen at the Metropolitan Police Department in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Monday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

The operation of buses bearing a slogan calling for the prevention of terror attacks started this month in Tokyo in preparation for the postponed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next summer.

The 10 buses belonging to Toei Bus bear a character from the Japanese historical novel "Onihei Hankacho," with the character, drawn by manga artist Takao Saito, saying, "Keep moving forward to prevent terror attacks."

The buses will be in operation until the end of December around Tokyo Station and the bay area, where many Game venues are situated.

On Monday, an unveiling ceremony for the buses was held at the Metropolitan Police Department in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

"For a successful Olympics, we hope to enhance an atmosphere where people will not let a terror attack happen," said an official of public security department of the MPD.

Read more from The Japan News at https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/

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