In Tokyo there are actions at the Embassy of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the Day of Northern Territories

Noisy actions outside the Russian Embassy in Tokyo are carried out on February 7 by activists of far-right organizations of Japan in connection with the so-called Northern Territories Day, told journalists in the Russian diplomatic representation. Activists use campaign buses and loudspeakers shouting Return northern territories! And including pre-war militaristic marches. Approaches to the Embassy of Russia guard reinforced police outfits. Tokyo will also host the so-called Nationwide Rally for the Return of Northern Territories today. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to speak. The northern territories in Japan are referred to as the southern part of Kuril. The country of the rising sun is trying to challenge the ownership of the islands by holding such events annually and bringing the issue to the political plane. Russia, in turn, is seeking full normalization of relations with Japan, the signing of a peace treaty that will put a stop to the issue. Read also: The problem of the northern territories was created in 1951 by Americans