Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vows to boost security as ministers from overseas visit the country, this after a smoke bomb was thrown at him.
Kishida was evacuated unharmed from a public event, on Saturday.
Witnesses described the person throwing the object, which followed by smoke and a loud bang.
Japan hosts ministers from the world’s seven richest nations on Sunday.
Mr Kishida said the country must “maximise its efforts” on security.
“At a time when high-ranking officials from all over the world are visiting… Japan as a whole needs to maximise its efforts to ensure security and safety,” Mr Kishida told reporters on Sunday.
“It’s unforgivable such a violent act was committed during an election campaign,” he added.
Also on Sunday, police said a 24-year-old suspect detained at the scene had been carrying a knife and a possible second explosive device.
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