Tokyo police promote home-visit program amid growing security challenges

Tokyo police are launching a public awareness campaign featuring a promotional video aimed at encouraging residents to cooperate during door-to-door safety visits, a tradition rooted in decades of use. The initiative faces challenges from modern living styles and increased building security, but efforts have been boosted by adapting outreach methods like digital campaigns alongside traditional visits. During late April, Sergeant Jun Yanagisawa visited a home in Setagaya Ward to highlight the importance of community cooperation in crime prevention.