Japan PM Kishida evacuated after apparent smoke bomb blast

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WATCH: The moment a blast was heard at an event in Japan where PM Fumio Kishida was due to give a speech. Kishida was evacuated unhurt as the suspect was subdued before an apparent smoke bomb went off. (Video: Reuters)

 

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