Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing at Nagano Train Station"

TOKYO — Japanese police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a stabbing incident outside JR Nagano Station that left one dead and two others injured.

The attack occurred on Wednesday evening near a bus stop and is considered an unusual act of violence in Japan.

A 49-year-old man was killed, while a man in his 30s was seriously injured and a woman in her 40s sustained minor wounds. Police initially charged the suspect with attempted murder, with potential for further charges.

The victims appeared to have been targeted randomly, according to local media. Nagano, known for its winter sports, is the capital of Nagano Prefecture.