What Happened at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo?
A violent attack at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo ended two lives on Thursday evening. The stabbing occurred at 7:16 p.m. inside the Sunshine City mall in Ikebukuro during Japan’s busy spring break season. A female worker in her 20s died after a man stabbed her in the neck with a knife. The attacker, also in his 20s, turned the weapon on himself. Both were rushed to a local hospital where doctors pronounced them dead within the hour.
The store was packed with families and young children when the violence began. Shoppers ran for exits as the man forced his way behind the sales counter. Tokyo police secured the scene shortly after the first calls.
What You Need to Know
- Location: Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Sunshine City complex, Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Time: Thursday, 7:16 p.m. (during spring break season)
- Victim: Female employee, aged 20s
- Attacker: Male, aged 20s, deceased from self-harm
- Weapon: Knives held in both hands
- Status: Store and Pikachu Sweets cafe closed until further notice
- Police Action: Probe ongoing; prior stalking reports filed
Inside the Ikebukuro Sunshine City Attack
Witnesses described pure panic as the event unfolded. The suspect entered the store with blades in each hand. He pushed
