A: Hey, any news from Japan?

B: Not really, why?

A: There was a stabbing incident in Kyoto yesterday evening! A Chinese tourist got attacked near Kiyomizu-gojo station.

B: Oh no, that's terrible! What happened exactly?

A: Well, the victim had a disagreement with someone after eating at a restaurant nearby and the guy allegedly stabbed him with a sharp object. Luckily, he only suffered non-life threatening injuries to his upper body and is currently in the hospital.

B: That's scary! Did they catch the attacker?

A: Nope, they are still looking for him on suspicion of attempted murder. The guy was around 1.75 meters tall, wearing glasses, and a white T-shirt. They don't know each other.

B: Man, I hope they find him soon and the tourist recovers quickly. Let's hope it doesn't happen again.

A: Totally agree! Kyoto is such a beautiful place to visit, let's keep our fingers crossed for everyone's safety.
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Japanese police say a Chinese tourist was stabbed on a street in Kyoto on Friday before the assailant fled the scene.



The attack on the 37-year-old Chinese man occurred at around 8 p.m. in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward. It is believed the assailant stabbed the man with a sharp object.



The victim was reportedly conscious when he arrived at the hospital where he was found to have suffered non-life threatening injuries to his upper body.



The man was visiting Kyoto on a sightseeing trip, and apparently got into a quarrel with the assailant after eating at a nearby restaurant.



Police say the assailant measured about 1.75 meters tall, and was wearing glasses and a white T-shirt.



The assailant and victim reportedly did not know each other. They are searching for the attacker on suspicion of attempted murder.



The attack took place near Kiyomizu-gojo station on the Keihan Railway Line where there is a concentration of hotels and condominiums.