A police officer has been injured near the US embassy in Tokyo. Photo: AP PHOTO

A man wielding a knife has been arrested near the US embassy in Tokyo, TBS news reported.

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A riot policeman was injured but the extent of his injuries is unknown, the report said, citing police sources.

The motive behind the attack was not immediately known.

Friday's attack comes days before US President Donald Trump's planned trip to Tokyo. Trump will meet with Japan's Emperor Naruhito and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during his October 27-29 stay in Japan, the government has said.

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