Japanese PM evacuated after sound of explosion in Wakayama - reports

The sound of a loud explosion was heard in the vicinity of an upcoming public speech by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the city of Wakayama and the head of government was evacuated from the area, reported Sputnik.

According to reports by broadcaster NHK, the incident occurred at 11.30am local time on Saturday (0230 GMT) after Kishida...