The AKB48 world was rocked by an incident earlier today in which 2 members of the outfit were reported to have been assaulted.
During a handshake event held today at the Iwate Industry Culture & Convention Center in Takizawa City, Rina Kawaei and Anna Iriyama (who are members of Team A) were apparently attacked by a man attending the event. Sources say that the man was armed with a serrated blade which had previously been concealed. A staff member was also attacked.
All three victims were taken to hospital and are said to have suffered light injuries. The assailant was arrested at the scene.
Paul spent his formative years in fanzine culture, before creating design outlet Arc23.
With a keen interest in Japanese pop culture, Paul has also collaborated on many cultural events. This includes the Japan Matsuri, Japanese Art Festival and the charity Aid For Japan. As well as J-Pop Go, Paul also founded long-running electronic music site The Electricity Club.
Paul has written for outlets such as Electronic Sound, Blitzed, Anime Limited and Otaku News. He has also featured in Metro, Japan Update Weekly and Neo magazine.
With a keen interest in Japanese pop culture, Paul has also collaborated on many cultural events. This includes the Japan Matsuri, Japanese Art Festival and the charity Aid For Japan. As well as J-Pop Go, Paul also founded long-running electronic music site The Electricity Club.
Paul has written for outlets such as Electronic Sound, Blitzed, Anime Limited and Otaku News. He has also featured in Metro, Japan Update Weekly and Neo magazine.
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