Man arrested for allegedly stabbing a subordinate with a knife during a meeting.

Chiyoda Ward is a special ward in central Tokyo, Japan, known as the political and administrative heart of the country. It houses the Imperial Palace, the National Diet (parliament), and the prime minister’s office, making it a historic center of power since the Edo period. The area also features major cultural landmarks like the Yasukuni Shrine and the Tokyo Station area, blending centuries of history with modern governance.

The Imperial Palace, located in the heart of Beijing, China, served as the imperial residence for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. Originally known as the Forbidden City, it is a vast complex of traditional Chinese palatial architecture and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and museum. The palace symbolizes the political and cultural center of imperial China, showcasing centuries of history and artistry.

The National Diet Building in Tokyo, Japan, is the seat of the country’s bicameral legislature, completed in 1936 after nearly two decades of construction. Its distinctive central tower and symmetrical wings were designed in a neoclassical style, symbolizing democratic governance. The building stands on the site of a former feudal lord’s residence, reflecting Japan’s transition from the Edo period to a modern parliamentary system.

The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Edo shogunate, was a feudal military government that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868, founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara. It established a long period of peace, stability, and isolationist foreign policy (sakoku), with the capital in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). This era ended with the Meiji Restoration, which restored imperial rule and modernized Japan.

The Edo period (1603–1868) was a significant era in Japanese history marked by over 260 years of peace and stability under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. During this time, Japan was largely isolated from the outside world, allowing its unique culture, arts, and urban society to flourish, including the development of kabuki theater and ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The period ended with the Meiji Restoration, which restored imperial rule and opened Japan to the modern world.

Marunouchi is a major business district located in central Tokyo, Japan, situated between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace. Originally developed as