Climate change march in Tokyo: Sept. 20, 2019

Millions of (young) people joined marches to protest against climate warning throughout the world on Sept. 20, 2019.

I joined a march in Tokyo.

The march was organized by Fridays for future Tokyo, a part of worldwide activities initiated by a Swedish high school girl Greta Thunberg last year.

We started the march from U.N. university in Shibuya area.

We walked through Aoyama Street

Omote Sando Street

Meiji Dori Street (See also the 3rd photo from the top)

Inogashira Dori Street

Then passed through the famous scramble crossings in front of JR Shibuya station. (See the top Photo)

There were several findings.

(1) The march was conducted peacefully. Participants enjoyed a picnic-like event.

     

(2)Young people, including children joined the events. (See the 2nd photo)

(3) The number of the participants was about 3000. The size is far smaller than other major cities in the world. (250 thousands in NYC)

We marched in a narrow line at the end of the road, watching cars passing by besides us.

     

(4) Many foreigners participated in the march. Slogans were mainly called in English, not in Japanese.

(5) Reactions from the people at the side of the road and from the footbridge were warm. The expressions of their support were more active from foreigners, rather than from Japanese.

The march arrived at the U.N. Univ (starting point) again. Participants went back to their homes by twos and threes.