Japanese PM returns to campaign trail following explosion at event

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JAPAN ASIA FUMIO KISHIDA EXPLOSION INTERNATIONAL

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has returned to the campaign trail after he was evacuated from a venue when an explosion went off on Saturday.

The blast was heard as he was set to give a speech to supporters. Police arrested a man suspected of throwing a device at the scene.

Public broadcaster NHK reports that the prime minister was not harmed.

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