Tokyo protesters condemn racism after George Floyd's death in police custody

Protestors gathered in Tokyo on Saturday, as global demonstrations over the death of George Floyd spread to Japan, a nation not usually associated with mass discontent or police violence.

In front of Shibuya train station, an iconic landmark in Tokyo, people held signs that said, "End racism," and "We stand with you".

Although the turnout was a fraction of the thousands in American and European cities, the effort was symbolically significant for a nation, where conformity is valued and challenging authority is relatively rare.

Like other such recent demonstrations, participants wore masks and tried to maintain social distancing to curb the spread of the coronavirus.