Tokyo rampage’s aftermath

Pedestrians help stabbing victims Sunday in Tokyos Akihabara district, renowned as the center of Japans anime and manga culture. Tomohiro Kato was arrested in the rampage, which left seven dead and 10 wounded. Police believe Kato blogged about his progress as he traveled from his home 60 miles south of Tokyo to Akihabara.

Pedestrians help stabbing victims Sunday in Tokyos Akihabara district, renowned as the center of Japans anime and manga culture.

Tomohiro Kato was arrested in the rampage, which left seven dead and 10 wounded.

Police believe Kato blogged about his progress as he traveled from his home 60 miles south of Tokyo to Akihabara. (AFP/Getty Images)

Sept. 16, 2014 8:12 AM PT

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Tokyo stabbing victim

Two people come to the aid of a victim.

Akihabara is packed with shoppers on Sundays, when its streets are closed to vehicles. (AFP/Getty Images)

Investigators

Police examine the crime scene. (Itsuo Inouye / Associated Press)

Prayers for Tokyo rampage victims

Women pray before a makeshift altar for the victims in Akihabara on Tuesday. (Yoshikazu Tsuno / AFP/Getty Images)

Monk prays for Tokyo rampage victims.

A Buddhist monk prays before the makeshift altar Wednesday. (Toru Yamanaka / AFP/Getty Images)

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