[Not a Mandatory Treaty] A demonstration against the pandemic treaty was held in Tokyo, and the demonstration was covered in overseas news and social media. In response to concerns that vaccine inoculation will be mandatory, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated "Vaccination is a matter for the target person or their guardian to decide whether or not to receive, and vaccination is not mandatory."

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