On Monday, over 20 people were hospitalized in Tokyo's upscale Ginza district after experiencing sore throats due to an unknown substance allegedly sprayed near the Ginza Six shopping complex. The Tokyo Fire Department reported that 26 individuals complained of throat pain, with all but one requiring hospital care. Fortunately, their symptoms were deemed mild. Emergency services, including dozens of fire engines and ambulances, quickly responded to the scene, where officials in hazmat suits assisted those affected. An investigation is currently underway, with police discovering traces of pepper spray on a nearby wall. Eyewitness accounts, such as that of 78-year-old Yuzo Tsuda, indicated that he felt sudden throat pain after approaching the area, although he did not seek medical attention as his symptoms subsided after about an hour. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the busy shopping area, prompting authorities to take necessary precautions and investigate further.