G-8 security to cost Japan $300 million

New Delhi: Japan is mounting an unprecedented security operation for the G8 summit beginning on Monday.

The security operation is to reduce the possibility of a terrorist strike.

The hosts have chosen a remote location 800 km from Tokyo on the island of Hokkaido. A 46 km radius around the hotel Windsor, where the VIP guests will be staying, will remain out of bounds to all but those involved with the summit.

A no-fly zone has also been declared and warships of the Japanese Navy will patrol the waters off the venue.

The security arrangements will cost nearly $300 million.