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Japan government would set up a no-fly zone over Olympic venues from July 21 to September 5 as part of anti- terrorism measures during the summer games in

Japan transport ministry on Thursday said that their government would set up a no-fly zone over Olympic venues from July 21 to September 5 as part of anti- terrorism measures during the summer games in the country's capital city, Tokyo. However, they did clarify that departing and arriving flights at the Tokyo International Airport would not be affected with the arrangement.

According to the ministry, the no-fly zone will be set up two hours before the start of the competition or ceremony and lifted an hour after the organised sports respectively. The zone will cover about a 3 kilometer (1.8 miles) radius from venues during competiitons and extended to a 46 kilometer radius from the National Stadium during ceremonies. 

Also, similar measures will be applied to the Olympic events, such as marathons, held outside of Tokyo. Earlier this month, Japanese media reported that starting July 13, ships will be advised to avoid six areas in the Tokyo Port close to coastal territories where the athletes' village, the beach volleyball competition site, and other Olympics facilities are located. 

Japan transport ministry on Thursday said that their government would set up a no-fly zone over Olympic venues from July 21 to September 5 as part of anti- terrorism measures during the summer games in the country's capital city, Tokyo. However, they did clarify that departing and arriving flights at the Tokyo International Airport would not be affected with the arrangement.

According to the ministry, the no-fly zone will be set up two hours before the start of the competition or ceremony and lifted an hour after the organised sports respectively. The zone will cover about a 3 kilometer (1.8 miles) radius from venues during competiitons and extended to a 46 kilometer radius from the National Stadium during ceremonies. 

Also, similar measures will be applied to the Olympic events, such as marathons, held outside of Tokyo. Earlier this month, Japanese media reported that starting July 13, ships will be advised to avoid six areas in the Tokyo Port close to coastal territories where the athletes' village, the beach volleyball competition site, and other Olympics facilities are located. 

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