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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo shopping area

Japan Ginza Incident - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping area on Monday after a person allegedly sprayed an unknown substance, Japanese fire department officials said.

The Tokyo Fire Department said 26 people complained of suddenly developing throat pain and felt unwell near the Ginza Six shopping complex, and all but one of them were taken to a hospital. Their symptoms were believed to be mild, officials said.

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