Matsumoto sarin attack, Terrorist attack in Japan
The Matsumoto sarin attack was a chemical warfare incident in Japan.
This event in 1994 foreshadowed the infamous Tokyo subway sarin attack.
The attack profoundly affected Japanese consciousness about chemical terrorism.
Remediation efforts were undertaken to restore safety to the affected area.
It stands as the first instance of chemical weapons being used in terrorism by a cult.
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