Japanese Government Approves Security Plan For 2020 Tokyo Games

The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a security strategy for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, "centering on the establishment of a 24-hour coordination center," according to KYODO. The security plan also includes a "provision for strengthening aerial surveillance over the venues and athletes' village." Japan PM Shinzo Abe said, "The safe and smooth preparation and running of the Games are important responsibilities of the government." A separate security information center, to be opened around July, "is also included in the plan." It will be managed "by a range of government bodies with the National Police Agency at the core" (KYODO, 4/4).