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Over 20 hospitalized after alleged substance sprayed in Ginza

More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo’s Ginza after an unknown substance was allegedly sprayed.
WHO: More than 20 people
WHAT: People developed sore throats after an unknown substance was allegedly sprayed and were taken to hospital.
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 8:18 AM ET
WHERE: Ginza shopping area, Tokyo
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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