An obvious explosion in a downtown Tokyo constructing on Monday scattered particles throughout an intersection and despatched smoke into the air, with 4 individuals reported injured, NHK nationwide tv mentioned, with out giving additional particulars.
Footage on NHK confirmed flames within the shattered second-floor home windows of a constructing within the Shinbashi space of the Japanese capital, whereas witnesses reported smelling fuel previous to listening to an explosion.
But the dimensions of the harm appeared restricted and the hearth was not spreading.