Knife-Wielding Man Arrested Near US Embassy in Tokyo Days Before Trump's Official Visit

Oct 24, 2025 02:56 pm CST

Security concerns heighten in Tokyo as authorities apprehend a knife-wielding suspect near the US embassy just days before President Trump's scheduled visit to meet with Japan's Emperor Naruhito and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has significantly increased security personnel in preparation for the high-profile diplomatic engagement.