Japan's Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast

A man set off a small bomb near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, causing minor injuries to 8 people.

Japan's Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast

A loud explosion was heard as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepared to deliver a speech at Wakayama, a city in western Japan.

11:17 p.m.

The national broadcaster of Japan reported that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated safely on Saturday, after an explosion occurred just before his scheduled speech.

NHK reported that the incident took place in Wakayama, a city located in western Japan.