Japan: Authorities likely to maintain increased security near Akihabara Station in Tokyo late Jan. 3 following stabbing incident

Authorities will likely maintain an increased security presence near Akihabara Station in Tokyo on late Jan. 3 following a stabbing incident. Emerging reports indicate that an assailant armed with a knife stabbed at least five people at around 23:00. Officials have temporarily suspended train services along the Yamanote Line; additional disruptions to related services are likely in the surrounding areas. Further details concerning the nature of the incident remain unclear; security personnel are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.

A heightened security posture and associated localized transport disruptions are likely until officials complete investigation operations and depart the incident scene. Associated lingering disruptions are possible.