Two explosions reported in Tokushima

Two explosions were reported in Tokushima, the capital of the Tokushima Prefecture, on 13 October 2008. Two buildings -- a cultural hall associated with the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai and the Japan-China Friendship Association house -- were damaged when explosions went off near their entrances. Officials stated that the staff who left the cultural building at approximately 2300 local time on 12 October did not report anything out of the ordinary; however, residents near the building reported a loud noise at approximately 0430 local time on 13 October. There were no reports of injuries, and according to officials, there have been no previous similar attacks in the area. Tokushima is located on the island of Shikoku, southwest of Tokyo.