Tens of thousands of Japanese and international activists gathered in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district to protest the ongoing genocide and starvation policies imposed on Gaza by the Israeli occupation.

Despite the sweltering summer heat, the streets were flooded with passionate protesters chanting powerful slogans such as “Free Palestine,” “Resistance and Victory,” and demanding an immediate end to the massacre inflicted upon the Palestinian people.

The demonstration took on the form of a human tide, with long lines of activists marching together, their calls echoed by the rhythmic clanging of pots and pans — a traditional form of protest symbolizing urgent alarm and resistance.

Banners with messages like “Stop the Genocide in Gaza,” “Stop the Massacre of Children,” and “Salute to the Resistance” were held high, embodying the heartfelt determination of protesters to stand alongside Gaza’s suffering population.

This event is part of a broader wave of solidarity that has swept across Japan, with previous protests in cities including Osaka and Hiroshima, showing a growing recognition of the grave injustice faced by Palestinians.

University campuses have also become important centers of activism, with solidarity tents and events organized at prestigious institutions such as Tokyo University, where students and faculty alike have voiced their support for Palestine’s right to live in freedom and dignity.

The mass turnout in Tokyo sends a powerful message to the international community: the people of Gaza are not alone. From Asia to the Middle East and beyond, voices are rising in unison to condemn the occupation’s brutal policies and demand immediate action to lift the siege, end the violence, and uphold Palestinian human rights.

As the world watches, Japan’s activists have made clear their unwavering commitment to justice for Gaza — a beacon of hope amid the darkest of times. (ILKHA)