The former PM is known for his signature "Abenomics" economic policy, but his legacy lies in national security. ( read original story ...)
Thousands flock to pay last respects to Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, after assassination
The funeral service at a Buddhist temple in Tokyo was private, but that didn't stop many people in the shocked and grieving nation from coming to say farewell. ( read original story ...)
Terunofuji edges Takanosho for second win as Shodai, Mitakeumi lose
Five rank-and-file wrestlers kept their perfect record at Dolphins Arena, but both demotion-threatened ozeki suffered defeats as they bid to stay at the sport's second-highest rank. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe ‘Bet His Life on Politics’ for Japan, His Brother Says
Nobuo Kishi, 63, became Japan's defense minister in September 2020, on the day his older brother, Shinzo Abe, stepped down as prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan says its final goodbye to slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
A family funeral was held in Tokyo for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was gunned down Friday during a campaign speech. ( read original story ...)
Japan pays final respects to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Thousands of people lined the streets of Tokyo to pay their final respects to Shinzo Abe, Japan's former and longest-serving prime minister who was shot dead last week in broad daylight while giving a ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds gather in Tokyo to say final farewell to late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Family and close friends attended the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Tuesday, with crowds gathering on the streets of the capital to pay their last respects, four ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands line Tokyo’s streets to say farewell to Shinzo Abe after assassination
Today a hearse carrying Abe’s body passed several of Tokyo’s landmarks before arriving at the Kirigaya funeral hall. A long line of people carrying bouquets of flowers stretched from outside ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe funeral: Mourners line streets to bid farewell to Japan’s longest-serving prime minister
Crowds lined the streets of Tokyo for the funeral of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated last week by man with a homemade gun. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM lacks ‘political capital’ to revise post-war constitution despite election win, analyst says
The prime minister is unlikely to make any real movement on that front soon, said Tobias Harris, senior fellow for Asia at the Center for American Progress. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after posting shotgun murder threats against school online
Police in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, have arrested a 34-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business after he posted comments in which he threatened to commit “an ... ( read original story ...)
Private funeral for slain former PM Abe held in Tokyo
TOKYO: Family and friends of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe gathered at a Tokyo temple Tuesday for a private funeral, as mourners outside condemned the leader's "despicable" murder. Abe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mourns as funeral for former PM Abe held in Tokyo
TOKYO - Family and friends of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe gathered at a Tokyo temple Tuesday for a private funeral, as mourners outside condemned the leader's "despicable" murder. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s funeral gets underway at Tokyo temple
Tokyo residents lined up to pay respects and leave flowers at the Liberal Democratic Party's office and at the Zojo-ji Temple. ( read original story ...)
Japan mourns as funeral for former PM Shinzo Abe held in Tokyo
Although the funeral rites were for family members and close associates only, long lines of people, some dressed in black, came to the Zojoji temple to pay respects to Japan's longest-serving prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mourns ex-PM Shinzo Abe at funeral
Thousands of mourners are showing up to pay their last respects to former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday. The private funeral, which is only open to friends and close family, is ... ( read original story ...)