To most of Japan, the deadly stabbings in Tokyo on June 8 were an incomprehensible act of sudden and indiscriminate violence. But to readers of an obscure Web site called Extreme Exchange, Revised, the attack in the popular Akihabara shopping district... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Mon, Jun 16 2008
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| 08 Jun 08 |
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Busker in Tokyo's Akihabara district. One nill. »
YouTube video A busker that I spotted in Akihabara on June 7th 2008. Fortunately I didn't go there today, as I could have been stabbed. My condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives or were badly injured today. |
| 13 Jun 08 |
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Crime › Akihabara rampage foretold but lost among myriad messages on Internet site » Japan Today To most of Japan, the deadly stabbings in Tokyo were an incomprehensible act of sudden and indiscriminate violence. But to readers of an obscure website… |
| 14 Jun 08 |
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Heart hurts for victims' families » Japan Times I feel the same way all Japanese people must be feeling after the horrific attack in the Akihabara district of Tokyo (June 8). I used to live in Tokyo many years ago and visited this exciting, vibrant area many, many times. I cannot believe so many... |
| 08 Jun 08 |
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Akihabara Phantom Knife Killer » Japan Visitor 秋葉原通り魔I was in Akihabara, Tokyo's number one electronics shopping area, a few hours after the horrendous knife attack that left seven people dead.The area was quiet, with fewer people around than would be expected on a Sunday, but otherwise ... |
| 13 Jun 08 |
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National › 'Pedestrian paradise' to be suspended in Akihabara » Japan Today The Tokyo Public Safety Council on Friday said the so-called “pedestrian paradise” in the Akihabara district on weekends will be suspended following last Sunday's stabbing… |
| 12 Jun 08 |
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Crime › Police consider banning some types of knives following Akihabara stabbings » Japan Today The National Police Agency is considering prohibiting the possession of some types of knives after a man went on a rampage in Tokyo's Akihabara district… |
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