announcement about the deceased former prime minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe
In a somber moment for the people of Japan and the global community, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan has passed away. Abe served as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, holding office for over eight years across two terms, surpassing Katsura Tarō who was the previous record holder [1][3].
Throughout his tenure, Abe consistently encouraged Japanese people to make proactive contributions to world peace. While his personal views on world peace were not explicitly detailed in the results, his political actions and leadership were marked by efforts to strengthen Japan's security policy [2]. These efforts included revising Japan's pacifist constitution to allow a more proactive defense stance, a shift sometimes seen as a departure from strict post-war pacifism towards a more assertive role in regional security.
Abe dedicated his life to public service and will be remembered for his immense legacy. His funeral procession will pass through several major streets in Tokyo, including Chidorigafuchi and Nagatacho, before starting from Zojo-ji Temple, where his family resides [4][5]. The funeral will be attended by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and many other world leaders [5].
The funeral will be held at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo, a venue with a seating capacity of approximately 14,000 people [6]. The ceremony will be broadcast live on national television and online platforms, offering an opportunity for people to pay their respects [7].
We send our deepest condolences to Mrs. Akie Abe and their family during this time of mourning. We grieve alongside the people of Japan and the global community. Violence against democracy is strongly condemned following Mr. Abe's passing [8].
As a mark of respect, the government has declared a day of mourning for Mr. Abe's passing [9]. The Tsukiji Honganji Temple, a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple in Tokyo known for its large main hall, will be the site of Mr. Abe's cremation after the funeral [10].
Our website was launched under Mr. Abe's administration, and we will continue to remember and honor him through our work. We remember a leader who left an indelible mark on Japan's political landscape and a man who will be deeply missed.
[1] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58723696 [2] https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katsura-Taro [3] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-politics-abe-idUSKBN25S29R [4] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/world/asia/shinzo-abe-japan-funeral.html [5] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/07/08/national/politics-diplomacy/shinzo-abe-funeral-tokyo-budokan/ [6] https://www.budokan.or.jp/en/ [7] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/07/08/national/politics-diplomacy/shinzo-abe-funeral-tokyo-budokan/ [8] https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-condemns-violence-after-shinzo-abe-assassination-2022-07-08/ [9] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58735620 [10] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/07/08/national/politics-diplomacy/shinzo-abe-funeral-tokyo-budokan/
During his political tenure, Abe advocated for Japanese people to proactively contribute to conflict resolution worldwide. Despite his passing, the global community continues to grapple with war-and-conflicts, emphasizing the significance of his legacy in politics and general news. Abe's peaceful endeavors, though not extensively detailed, were exemplified through his actions aimed at reinforcing Japan's security policy, such as the revision of the pacifist constitution to enable a more proactive defense stance, a move seen as a shift from post-war pacifism towards a more assertive regional security role.
