Japanese boy band 'JO1' recently arrived in India in a bid to represent the group in the city and is set to experience Mumbai's vibrant culture and energy.
Speaking to reporters, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the attack "a despicable crime and a serious and grave matter," and urged China to protect Japanese people in the country.
The Japanese embassy in China has called for enhanced security measures following the tragic stabbing of a 10-year-old Japanese boy on his way to school in Shenzhen. The boy was attacked by a 44-year-old assailant, prompting outrage and concern from the Japanese government. Officials are dem