The Japanese Embassy in China urged its citizens staying in China to ensure safety measures while being aware of their surroundings ahead of the Chinese Victory Day on the 3rd of next month.
The Japanese Embassy stated on its website on the 27th, "September 3 is the so-called 'Anti-Japanese War Victory Day,'" adding that "it is a day related to Japanese history, and anti-Japanese sentiment among Chinese people is particularly likely to rise, so caution is needed."
The embassy reported that China has designated this year as the '80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War' (Victory Day 80th anniversary), with related films and dramas being aired and various events scheduled to take place.
It further recommended, "Please be aware of your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, when going out," and emphasized that "especially when accompanied by children, sufficient precautions should be taken."
It also added that local customs should be respected and urged to refrain from speaking Japanese at a volume that can be overheard by those nearby.
The embassy also advised, "Please do not wear clothes or carry items that can readily identify you as Japanese," urging not to visit public squares where many people gather or places likely to be frequented by Japanese.
Last month, an incident occurred in Suzhou, China, where a Japanese woman walking with her child was attacked by an assailant.
The Japanese government is reported to have requested through diplomatic channels that various countries in Europe and Asia refrain from attending China's 80th Victory Day ceremony and parade.
In response, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Guaijakun stated at a briefing on the 26th, "We submitted stern negotiations to the Japanese side (a Chinese expression meaning 'protest through diplomatic channels') and demanded clarification," urging a recognition of the history of invasion.