In Tokyo, the event is held by members of the “Harley Santa Club”, founded in 2008. At the parade, bikers said this year’s event meant more, because more children were vulnerable to domestic violence during the coronavirus year. “Especially because of the coronavirus pandemic this year, I think there are many child abuse cases out of sight,” said Takashi Mine, director of the event. The number of reported child abuse cases was a record high last year, according to the health ministry. Riders plan to visit four homes in Tokyo this year to donate toys and candy to about 400 children.

Source: bd News24 December 20, 2020 07:30 UTC