Myanmar people living in Japan have held a rally demanding democracy in their homeland on the second anniversary of the military coup in their country.

Some 500 Myanmar nationals and their supporters gathered outside Myanmar's embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday to protest against the Southeast Asian nation's military rule.

Voices rose in angry protest, saying that the junta should release pro-democracy leaders and people who support them, and it should end its military dictatorship.

The protesters also called on the Japanese government to boost their efforts to promote democracy in Myanmar.

A man in his 60s said the military continues perpetrating violence and torture. He also criticized its air strikes that targeted villagers.

He said he wants to continue resisting the military junta and believes that Myanmar's democratization will be successful.

A woman in her 30s said her family and friends in Myanmar spend their days worrying about the risks to their lives and livelihoods. She said she wants the Japanese government to continue supporting Myanmar citizens until democracy and peace are restored there.