19 taken to hospital in Japan after suspected tear gas released in Tokyo mall

SA SCMP’s Asia deskSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-25 · 11:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Twenty-six people felt unwell at Tokyo's Ginza Six luxury shopping centre on Monday following a suspected tear gas release. The incident occurred around noon in the Chuo ward mall after police received a report of an irritating smell and coughing. Nineteen of those affected were transported to the hospital due to symptoms such as headaches and throat pain. The event triggered a significant emergency response in the well-known commercial district.

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Symptoms included headaches and throat pain.

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Nineteen of the 26 people affected were taken to hospital.

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A suspected tear gas incident at Tokyo’s Ginza Six luxury shopping centre left 26 people feeling unwell.

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Police received an emergency call reporting an irritating smell and people coughing inside the mall.

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A suspected tear gas incident at Tokyo’s Ginza Six luxury shopping centre left 26 people feeling unwell on Monday, prompting a large emergency response in one of Japan’s most famous commercial districts.The incident took place around noon at the mall in Tokyo’s Chuo ward after police received an emergency call reporting an irritating smell and people coughing inside it, Japanese media reported.Nineteen of the 26 people affected were taken to hospital after complaining of symptoms including headaches and throat pain, according to TBS News Dig.

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