Prominent teenage environmental activist, Greta Thunberg, along with a group of fellow activists, has been apprehended at sea by Japanese authorities. The incident occurred while they were conducting a sea-based protest, with the goal to draw more attention to the global climate crisis. There is no detail as to why exactly they were detained, and further updates are expected soon.

The news of Greta Thunberg's detention at sea constitutes a noteworthy event for Japan. A country known for its strict law enforcement, Japan's treatment of environmental protests has been under recent scrutiny. Despite this, there is a growing environmental movement within the country, with younger generations often leading the charge.

In comparison to the US or EU, Japan's stance towards environmental activism can be seen as much more strict. While peaceful protests are common and mostly accepted in Western countries, Japan tends to take a firm stance against public disruptions of any kind, especially in the case of protests involving public spaces or properties.