Nine hurt as vehicle crashes into New Year’s crowd in Tokyo
Several people were injured after a vehicle slammed into New Year crowds in one of Tokyo’s most popular shopping districts.
Nine needed medical attention with one reportedly serious after a man deliberately drove at crowds in a mini-van.
It happened in Takeshita Street which is a popular shopping area with locals and tourists, and is noted for its fashion stores and ‘cool Japan’ youth culture.
Kazuhiro Kusakabe, 21 was arrested after fleeing and police said they were treating it as attempted murder.
The street was closed off to vehicles at the time.
Kusakabe initially told police his actions were in ‘retribution for the death penalty.’
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.
































Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive
Euromonitor International unveils world’s top 100 city destinations for 2025