@outbound_visa: A fatal knife attack happened on March 26 inside Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. Police said a female employee in her 20s was attacked by a man, and both later died after being taken to the hospital. Authorities are investigating the case as murder. The incident caused panic inside the store, with customers seen fleeing the area. Reuters reported that more than 100 customers, including many children and tourists, ran out during the chaos. Following the incident, Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and Pikachu Sweets were closed until further notice as the company said it would cooperate with police and prioritize staff wellbeing. If this stop was part of your Tokyo itinerary, check the latest official store status before heading to Ikebukuro. (Source: Reuters, AP, The Pokémon Company statement) #outboundvisa #travelnews

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