Tokyo, Januray 27 2012 - Protesters in front of the METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) in the Kasumigaseki area. Protesters have been occupying the space since Sept. 11, 2011. Antinuclear activists refused to take down their tents Friday despite an order to do so by 5 p.m..Hundreds of people meanwhile came to see the three tents around the deadline, to show their support for the protesters.