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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
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Sep 26, 2022
Abenomics lives on after ex-prime minister's death, but economy still fragile
Even after stepping down as the longest-serving PM in 2020, Shinzo Abe remained an advocate of expansionary fiscal policy and the continuation of powerful monetary easing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2022
Japan police preparing tight security for Abe's funeral
Around 20,000 security personnel are expected to be deployed — exceeding the nearly 18,000 security officers during the 'Quad' summit in May.
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 party's 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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Kishida and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to hold talks and dine together on eve of Abe funeral
About 700 attendees are expected to be from overseas, offering the prime minister an opportunity to hold one-on-one meetings with more than 30 world leaders.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2022
Why young Japanese are more likely to back Abe’s state funeral
For many voters in their 20s, Abe's name is synonymous with a soaring Nikkei stock average and almost full employment under his Abenomics program.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2022
Crown prince and six other imperial family members to attend Abe's state funeral
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will not join the state-funded ceremony as it is customary for emperors not to make appearances at funerals at home or abroad.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2022
Man protesting against Japan's state funeral sets himself on fire near PM office
Sources say a document protesting the upcoming state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was found at the site where a man set himself on fire Wednesday morning.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2022
Kishida to hold talks with leaders of 50 nations who are attending Abe's funeral
One of Kishida's apparent goals is to convince the public that the state funeral is a significant opportunity for so-called funeral diplomacy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 20, 2022
Tokyo police's security boost underway week before Abe's funeral
The ceremony is expected to attract some 6,000 attendees, including Imperial Family members, members of the Diet, foreign dignitaries, and heads of local governments.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 20, 2022
LDP to update list of members linked to Unification Church
The LDP this month said that 179 out of 379 members it surveyed were found to have interacted with the church.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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