As a result, the police were not wearing full riot gear when the protest took place.
The police said the woman was in her 30's, had shoulder-length brown hair and wore glasses.
While negotiating with her, the police wore silver heat-resisting flash suits.
Most Japanese police wear white gloves while they are on duty.
Many police and rescue workers wear a golden pin in the shape of a ribbon to honor the victims.
At one point I mention that English police don't wear guns.
The police, however, were wearing blue, and there were less of them.
But at least the French police were wearing uniforms of the period.
Military, police, and firefighters usually wear uniforms, as do workers in many industries.
To avoid any association with the security forces of the former government, the police will wear blue uniforms instead of olive green.