Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated, unhurt, after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb at an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday, according to domestic media reports.
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A loud explosion was heard, but the PM took cover and was unharmed while police subdued a man at the scene, public broadcaster NHK said.

The incident occurred at the Saikazaki fishing harbour in Wakayama prefecture, some 65 kilometres south-west of Osaka city.

"Police are investigating the details of the loud explosive sound at the previous speech venue," Mr Kishida said when he resumed his campaign speeches, in video broadcast by NHK.

"I am sorry for causing many people to be concerned. We are in the middle of an important election for our country. We must carry this on together."

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