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Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2022
Abe's state funeral cost was ¥1.2 billion, below initial estimate
Spending on security and accepting overseas guests was reduced as they stayed in Japan for shorter periods than the government had originally expected.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2022
LDP punishes veteran lawmaker over Abe 'traitor' remark
In a letter, Seiichiro Murakami said he did not remember his remark clearly, but wanted to retract it and apologize.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 30, 2022
Japanese lawmakers moving to make state funeral rules
The move comes after the recent state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saw a split in opinion among both the public and politicians.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2022
In pictures: Shinzo Abe's state-sanctioned farewell
Shinzo Abeu2019s divisive legacy was manifest on the streets of Tokyo, in displays of both public mourning and protest.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 27, 2022
Shinzo Abe’s funeral furor is Japan’s most unedifying debate
Partisan bickering over Shinzo Abe's state memorial was an embarrassment for the nation on the world stage.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2022
Japan bids farewell to former PM Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral
Scores of foreign dignitaries, including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, attended the ceremony, while rallies protesting the controversial funeral were also held.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 27, 2022
Kishida may face political headwinds after controversial Abe state funeral
Ruling party ties to the Unification Church and price hikes have also hurt the popularity of Kishida's government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2022
Respect and protest: Abe funeral draws large crowds with contrasting aims
Huge throngs gathered around the Nippon Budokan for what may be remembered as one of the most controversial ceremonial events in Japan in recent years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2022
Taiwan VIPs' visit for Abe funeral signals deepening relationship with Japan
Japan included "Taiwan" among the names of countries read aloud during the funeral u2014 part of recent moves that point to deepening ties between Tokyo and Taipei.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2022
The funerals for former prime ministers that were attended by U.S. presidents
Current U.S. President Joe Biden skipped the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday, and Vice President Kamala Harris attended the event instead.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2022
Trump ties and Olympics 'soft power': Memorable moments from Abe's tenure
As Japan holds a state funeral for the slain former prime minister, here are some of the most memorable moments of his nine years in office.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 26, 2022
Kishida begins 'condolence diplomacy' ahead of Abe funeral
On the first of three days of talks with foreign dignitaries, Kishida was told by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris that the U.S. would work with Japan if it faced security threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 26, 2022
Long burdened by costly funerals, Japan embraces simple goodbyes
While much of the recent decline was due to people opting for small-scale ceremonies to avoid the spread of COVID, many say the change is both overdue and unlikely to be fully reversed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 25, 2022
As state funeral looms, critics assail Abe's legacy on democracy
As prime minister, Abe was mired in scandals and oversaw the creation of a system that critics say gave him an authoritarian-like command over politics, eroding democracy in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2022
Ex-Myanmar diplomat urges barring junta envoy from Abe funeral
A former diplomat dismissed by Myanmar's military junta for his opposition to last year's coup has criticized Japan for inviting the head of the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2022
Japan may include Taiwan among nations giving flowers at Abe funeral
Japan is planning to include Taiwan among the names of countries to be read aloud at former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral, a move likely to trigger a furious reaction from China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
45 of 47 prefectures to fly flags half-staff for Abe's state funeral
The prefectures said that by doing so they will extend condolences over the death of the former prime minister, who was assassinated in the city of Nara on July 8.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 23, 2022
What the state funeral for Shinzo Abe will involve
Thousands of attendees, including representatives from over 217 countries, territories and international organizations, are expected to participate in the ceremony.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Lawmakers' attendance at Abe state funeral largely split along party lines
While most are making their decision based on their partyu2019s relationship with the late politician, there are individual exceptions in both the ruling and opposition parties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Japan asks foreign guests to wear face masks at Abe's state funeral
The request marks a sharp contrast with Monday's state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in London, at which attendees took part without wearing masks.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world