Santa Claus bikers parade in Tokyo against child abuse
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A parade against child abuse
Harley Davidson bikers dressed in Santa Claus costumes rode through the streets of central Tokyo for their annual parade against child abuse, saying more children were vulnerable in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Donating toys
The parade, followed by a toy run to donate toys to kids, is a global tradition around Christmas time. In Tokyo, the event is held by members of the "Harley Santa Club", founded in 2008.
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Corona impact!
At the parade, bikers said this year's event meant more, because more children were vulnerable to domestic violence during the coronavirus year.
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Highest number of cases reported!
"It is very likely now that parents will take the stress out on their children after losing their jobs, so I think particularly during the pandemic we have to do the parade," he said. The number of reported child abuse cases was a record high last year, according to the health ministry.
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Santa riders carry gifts for 400 kids
Normally hundreds of motorcyclists take part in the parade, but because of coronavirus only about 100 rode this year. Still, riders proudly roared their engines to bring Christmas joy to kids living in children's homes. Riders plan to visit four homes in Tokyo this year to donate toys and candy to about 400 children.