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A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo early Wednesday in apparent protest against the state funeral planned next week for former leader Shinzo Abe, officials and media reports said.
The man, believed to be in his 70s, sustained burns on large parts of his body but was conscious and told police that he set himself on fire after pouring oil over him, Kyodo News agency reported.
The man was taken to a hospital.
A note apparently written by the man was found with him that said, "Personally, I am absolutely against" Abe's funeral, Kyodo said.
The plan, announced by Kishida a week after his death has since increasingly become unpopular as more details of Abe's apparent link to a controversial South Korean church have surfaced after the suspect told police that was his motive.
Media surveys show opposition exceeded support for spending tax money for Abe, one of most divisive leaders in postwar history.
The governing Liberal Democratic Party has said nearly half its lawmakers have ties to the church, which experts say urges Japanese followers to make large donations to make amends for their ancestral sins, including Japan's past colonialization of the Korean Peninsula.
The suspect in Abe's assassination reportedly believed his mother's donations to the church ruined his family built close ties with LDP lawmakers over shared interests in conservative causes, including opposing Communism.
Abe's grandfather, former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, helped found the church's political unit in Tokyo in 1968.

Japan man sets self alight to oppose Shinzo Abe’s state funeral

The man, believed to be in his 70s, sustained burns on large parts of his body but was conscious

A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo early Wednesday in apparent protest against the state funeral planned next week for former leader Shinzo Abe, officials and media reports said.
The man, believed to be in his 70s, sustained burns on large parts of his body but was conscious and told police that he set himself on fire after pouring oil over him, Kyodo News agency reported.
The man was taken to a hospital.
A note apparently written by the man was found with him that said, "Personally, I am absolutely against" Abe's funeral, Kyodo said.
The plan, announced by Kishida a week after his death has since increasingly become unpopular as more details of Abe's apparent link to a controversial South Korean church have surfaced after the suspect told police that was his motive.
Media surveys show opposition exceeded support for spending tax money for Abe, one of most divisive leaders in postwar history.
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The governing Liberal Democratic Party has said nearly half its lawmakers have ties to the church, which experts say urges Japanese followers to make large donations to make amends for their ancestral sins, including Japan's past colonialization of the Korean Peninsula.
The suspect in Abe's assassination reportedly believed his mother's donations to the church ruined his family built close ties with LDP lawmakers over shared interests in conservative causes, including opposing Communism.
Abe's grandfather, former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, helped found the church's political unit in Tokyo in 1968.

Japan's National Police agency on Thursday blamed loopholes in police protection citing laxity in planning, guarding for the July 8 assassination of its former PM Shinzo Abe.
Its national police chief Itaru NakamuraIts submitted his resignation to the National Public Safety Commission, as a way of taking responsilbity for the fatal shooting.
The resignation is expected to be approved at Friday's cabinet meeting, reported Japanese media.
The police chief said the country needs to have a new system to fundamentally re-examine guarding, and ensure that such incidents never happen in the future. 
In a 54-page investigative report, the National Police Agency concluded that the protection plan for Abe neglected potential danger coming from behind him and merely focused on risks during his movement from the site of his speech to his vehicle.
Inadequacies in the command system, communication among several key police officials, as well as their attention in areas behind Abe at the campaign site led to their lack of attention on the suspect's movement until it was too late.
The report noted that none of the officers assigned to immediate protection of Abe caught the suspect until he was already 7 meters (yards) behind him where he took out his homemade double-barrel gun, which resembled a camera with a long lens, to blast his first shot that narrowly missed Abe. Up to that moment, none of the officers was aware of the suspect's presence.
(With inputs from PTI)

Shinzo Abe killing: Japan Police chief steps down for 'laxity' in ex- PM's safety

Japan Police chief resigns over fatal shooting of former PM Shinzo Abe
National Police Agency of Japan blames laxity in police protection
Shinzo Abe was assassinated July 8, 2022 

Shinzo Abe killing: Japan Police chief submits resignation for 'laxity' in ex- PM's protection

National Police Agency concluded that protection plan for Abe neglected potential danger coming from behind him.

Japan's National Police agency on Thursday blamed loopholes in police protection citing laxity in planning, guarding for the July 8 assassination of its former PM Shinzo Abe.
Its national police chief Itaru NakamuraIts submitted his resignation to the National Public Safety Commission, as a way of taking responsilbility for the fatal shooting.
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The resignation is expected to be approved at Friday's cabinet meeting, reported <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/japanese-city-under-attack-marauding-monkeys-snatch-bite-babies-1658926048421">Japanese media.</a>
The police chief said the country needs to have a new system to fundamentally re-examine guarding, and ensure that such incidents never happen in the future.&nbsp;
In a 54-page investigative report, the National Police Agency concluded that the protection plan for <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/alleged-shinzo-abe-assassin-to-undergo-mental-evaluation-until-november-1658758198522">Shinzo Abe</a> neglected potential danger coming from behind him and merely focused on risks during his movement from the site of his speech to his vehicle.
 Inadequacies in the command system, communication among several key police officials, as well as their attention in areas behind Abe at the campaign site led to their lack of attention on the suspect's movement until it was too late.
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The report noted that none of the officers assigned to immediate protection of Abe caught the suspect until he was already 7 meters (yards) behind him where he took out his homemade double-barrel gun, which resembled a camera with a long lens, to blast his first shot that narrowly missed Abe. Up to that moment, none of the officers was aware of the suspect's presence.
(With inputs from PTI)

The Monsoon session of both the houses of the Parliament began on July 18. New members took oath and tributes were paid to those who passed away in the past year. 
Session began at 11 AM in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with the national anthem being played out and then new members proceeded to take the Oath of Affirmation in the presence of the Speaker and the Chairman respectively. 
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla paid homage to three foreign dignitaries including former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who passed away on July 08. He mourned Japan's loss saying that the country lost a visionary leader that day. 
He also made obituary references to eight former Members of Parliament who died recently. 
Meanwhile, in the Upper House of the Parliament several newly-elected members took oath and then Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Venkaiah Naidu read out obituaries for former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, ex-UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki. 
The Chairman also paid tribute to former members Kishore Kumar Mohanty, Robert Kharshiing, KK Veerappan and santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. 
A moment of silence was observed in both the Houses for the people who passed away. 
While remembering the former Japan PM, the Speaker and the Chairman recalled the contributions made by Abe to foster good relations between India and Japan also stating that he shared a special bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
They went on to mention that Shinzo Abe was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour for his exceptional service in the field of Public Affairs. 
The proceedings in Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 PM while the Rajya Sabha Chairman adjourned proceedings for the day after several Congress members trooped into the Well of the House and started raising slogans. 
"As some people have come determined not to allow the House to function and also enable members to go and vote in the Presidential election, I am adjourning the House for the day," the Chairman said as he adjourned the proceedings.
Members of the Upper and Lower House of the Parliament as well as Members of Legislative Assemblies will cast their vote on Monday to elect India's 15th President. 
(with PTI inputs)

Indian Parliament's tribute to Shinzo Abe: Japan's assassinated ex-PM remembered as 'dear friend'

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla paid homage to three foreign dignitaries including former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who passed away on July 08

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla paid homage to three foreign dignitaries including former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated on 8 July.

The Monsoon session of both the houses of the Parliament began on July 18. New members took oath and tributes were paid to those who passed away in the past year.&nbsp;
Session began at 11 AM in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with the national anthem being played out and then new members proceeded to take the Oath of Affirmation in the presence of the Speaker and the Chairman respectively.&nbsp;
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla paid homage to three foreign dignitaries including former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who passed away on July 08. He mourned Japan's loss saying that the country lost a visionary leader that day.&nbsp;
He also made obituary references to eight former Members of Parliament who died recently.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, in the Upper House of the Parliament several newly-elected members took oath and then Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Venkaiah Naidu read out obituaries for former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, ex-UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki.&nbsp;
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The Chairman also paid tribute to former members Kishore Kumar Mohanty, Robert Kharshiing, KK Veerappan and santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma.&nbsp;
A moment of silence was observed in both the Houses for the people who passed away.&nbsp;
While remembering the former Japan PM, the Speaker and the Chairman recalled the contributions made by Abe to foster good relations between India and Japan also stating that he shared a special bond with Prime Minister <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/yoga-brings-peace-to-universe-says-pm-modi-1655775684823">Narendra Modi</a>.&nbsp;
They went on to mention that <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/alleged-shinzo-abe-assassin-to-undergo-mental-evaluation-until-november-1658758198522">Shinzo Abe</a> was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour for his exceptional service in the field of Public Affairs.&nbsp;
The proceedings in Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 PM while the Rajya Sabha Chairman adjourned proceedings for the day after several Congress members trooped into the Well of the House and started raising slogans.&nbsp;
"As some people have come determined not to allow the House to function and also enable members to go and vote in the Presidential election, I am adjourning the House for the day," the Chairman said as he adjourned the proceedings.
Members of the Upper and Lower House of the Parliament as well as Members of Legislative Assemblies will cast their vote on Monday to elect India's 15th President.&nbsp;
(with PTI inputs)
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The alleged assassin of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be detained until late November for mental evaluation so prosecutors can determine whether to formally press charges and send him to trial for murder, officials said Monday.
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, was arrested immediately after he allegedly shot Abe from behind when the former leader was making a campaign speech outside a busy train station in western Japan on July 8.
The Nara District Court said it had granted permission for district prosecutors to detain the suspect for psychiatric examination until Nov. 29, when they must decide whether to file formal charges. His current detention was to expire later this month.
Yamagami, 41, has told police that he killed Abe because of his links to a religious group that he hated. His reported statements and other evidence suggest he was distressed because his mother's massive donations to the Unification Church had bankrupted the family.
Abe's assassination has shed a light on his and his party's decades-long questionable links to the conservative church.
Members of the country's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan met on Monday and confirmed plans to pursue an investigation into how the church influenced the governing Liberal Democratic Party's objections to a legal change to allow same-sex marriages or for married couples to keep separate surnames.
The party also said it will investigate if the new government's unit for children, to be launched next spring, added “families” as part of its agency name because of the church's pressure.
The church was founded in Seoul in 1954, a year after the end of the Korean War, by the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the self-proclaimed messiah whose teachings are backed by new interpretations of the Bible and conservative, family-oriented value systems and strong anti-communism.
Abe, in his video message to the church's affiliate, the Universal Peace Foundation, in September, 2021, praised the group's work toward peace on the Korean Peninsula and its focus on family values.
The ties between the church and Japan's governing party go back to Abe's grandfather, Nobusuke Kishi, who served as prime minister and shared worries with Washington over the spread of communism in Japan in the 1960s. 

Alleged Shinzo Abe assassin to undergo mental evaluation until November

The alleged assassin of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be detained until late November for mental evaluation so prosecutors can determine whether to formally press charges

Yamagami, 41, has told police that he killed Abe because of his links to a religious group that he hated.

The alleged assassin of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be detained until late November for mental evaluation so prosecutors can determine whether to formally press charges and send him to trial for murder, officials said Monday.
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, was arrested immediately after he allegedly shot Abe from behind when the former leader was making a campaign speech outside a busy train station in western Japan on July 8.
The Nara District Court said it had granted permission for district prosecutors to detain the suspect for psychiatric examination until Nov. 29, when they must decide whether to file formal charges. His current detention was to expire later this month.
Yamagami, 41, has told police that he killed Abe because of his links to a religious group that he hated. His reported statements and other evidence suggest he was distressed because his mother's massive donations to the Unification Church had bankrupted the family.
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Abe's assassination has shed a light on his and his party's decades-long questionable links to the conservative church.
Members of the country's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan met on Monday and confirmed plans to pursue an investigation into how the church influenced the governing Liberal Democratic Party's objections to a legal change to allow same-sex marriages or for married couples to keep separate surnames.
The party also said it will investigate if the new government's unit for children, to be launched next spring, added &ldquo;families&rdquo; as part of its agency name because of the church's pressure.
The church was founded in Seoul in 1954, a year after the end of the Korean War, by the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the self-proclaimed messiah whose teachings are backed by new interpretations of the Bible and conservative, family-oriented value systems and strong anti-communism.
Abe, in his video message to the church's affiliate, the Universal Peace Foundation, in September, 2021, praised the group's work toward peace on the Korean Peninsula and its focus on family values.
The ties between the church and Japan's governing party go back to Abe's grandfather, Nobusuke Kishi, who served as prime minister and shared worries with Washington over the spread of communism in Japan in the 1960s.&nbsp;

With ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dead after being attacked during an election campaign in Nara, we take a look at how the veteran politician redefined Indo-Japan ties.

How Shinzo Abe transformed Indo-Japan ties 

Shinzo Abe&rsquo;s term as Prime Minister of Japan not only deepened Tokyo&rsquo;s ties with India amid a common Chinese &lsquo;threat&rsquo; but also&nbsp;helped New Delhi enter the club of major democratic powers in the Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot in the chest during an election campaign in the city of Nara in Japan on Friday leaving him seriously injured.
The 67-year-old was rushed to the hospital and was reportedly &ldquo;showing no vital signs&rdquo;. &nbsp;
As the news broke, wishes poured in from leaders from across the world. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress&rsquo; Rahul Gandhi, and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, among other leaders expressed their grief while stressing on the important role Abe played in strengthening India-Japan ties.&nbsp;
Abe as Japan's PM not only redefined Tokyo&rsquo;s ties with New Delhi amid a common Chinese &lsquo;threat&rsquo; but also helped New Delhi enter the club of major democratic powers in the Indo-Pacific region. He is often credited as the 'architect' of modern Indo-Japan ties.
Many firsts&nbsp;
In his first stint in 2006-07, then 52-year-old Abe visited India and addressed the Parliament. During his second stint, he visited India thrice&mdash;in 2014, 2015, and 2017&mdash; the most visits by any Japanese PM. &nbsp;
He was also the first Japanese PM to be Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in 2014. The visit was credited to have helped the Indo-Japan ties reach the &ldquo;pinnacle&rdquo;. He was invited by the Congress-led UPA-II government that was ousted that year by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA government.&nbsp;
Deepening Indo-Japan, Indo-Pacific ties&nbsp; &nbsp; Although a &ldquo;global partnership&rdquo; and annual bilateral summits between the two countries were agreed upon in 2001 and 2005, respectively, Abe accelerated the process of deepening the ties.&nbsp;
During his first visit to India as PM in August 2007, Abe delivered the famous &ldquo;Confluence of the Two Seas&rdquo; speech&mdash;this idea about an arc of democracy stretching from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean now defines India-Japan ties.&nbsp;
During his second term, Abe helped build the relationship further.&nbsp;
Narendra Modi as PM chose Japan for his first bilateral visit in September 2014. The two leaders then agreed to upgrade the bilateral ties to &ldquo;Special Strategic and Global Partnership&rdquo; covering issues ranging from civilian nuclear energy to maritime security, bullet trains to quality infrastructure, Act East policy to Indo-Pacific strategy.&nbsp;
In 2017, the India-Japan Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy was signed. Abe&rsquo;s government played a key role in materialising the pact which faced resistance from anti-nuclear groups within Tokyo given India&rsquo;s exclusion from the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The agreement helped India strike deals with US and French nuclear firms owned by or having stakes in Japanese firms.&nbsp;
Defence and infrastructure build up amid China 'threat'
Under Abe the two sides decided to have Foreign and Defence Ministers&rsquo; Meeting (2+2), a pact for transfer of defence equipment and technology was also signed in 2015.&nbsp;
In October 2017, as &lsquo;Chinese aggression&rsquo; grew in the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and India&rsquo;s borders in Doklam, Abe Japan pushed the idea of reviving the Quad--a Japan, US, India, and Australia grouping. &nbsp; During India-China border stand-offs over the years, including the one in Doklam in 2017, Abe&rsquo;s Japan firmly stood with India while asking China to change status quo.&nbsp;
Under Abe, India and Japan formed the Act East Forum that promotes projects in the Northeast and planned joint projects in Maldives and Sri Lanka in a bid to counter China's growing influence.&nbsp;

Japan's governing party and its coalition partner scored a major victory in a parliamentary election Sunday imbued with meaning after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid uncertainty about how his loss may affect party unity.
The Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito raised their combined share in the 248-seat chamber to 146 — far beyond the majority — in the elections for half of the seats in the less powerful upper house.
With the boost, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stands to rule without interruption until a scheduled election in 2025.
That would allow Kishida to work on long-term policies such as national security, his signature but still vague "new capitalism" economic policy, and his party's long-cherished goal to amend the U.S.-drafted postwar pacifist constitution.
A charter change proposal is now a possibility. With the help of two opposition parties supportive of a charter change, the governing bloc now has two-thirds majority in the chamber needed to propose an amendment, making it a realistic possibility. The governing bloc already has secured support in the other chamber.
Kishida welcomed the major win but wasn't smiling, given the loss of Abe and the hard task of unifying his party without him. In media interviews late Sunday, Kishida repeated: "Party unity is more important than anything else." He said responses to COVID-19, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rising prices will be his priorities. He said he will also steadily push for reinforcing Japan's national security as well a constitutional amendment.
Kishida and senior party lawmakers observed a moment of silence for Abe at the party election headquarters before placing on the whiteboard victory ribbons next to the names of candidates who secured their seats.
Abe, 67, was shot while giving a campaign speech in the western city of Nara on Friday and died of massive blood loss. He was Japan's longest-serving political leader over two terms in office, and though he stepped down in 2020 was deeply influential in the LDP while heading its largest faction, Seiwakai.
"This could be a turning point" for the LDP over its divisive policies on gender equality, same-sex marriages and other issues that Abe-backed ultra-conservatives with paternalistic family values had resisted, said Mitsuru Fukuda, a crisis management professor at Nihon University.
Japan's current diplomatic and security stance is unlikely to be swayed because fundamental changes had already been made by Abe. His ultra-nationalist views and pragmatic policies made him a divisive figure to many, including in the Koreas and China.
Following the assassination, Sunday's vote took on new meaning, with all of Japan's political leaders emphasizing the importance of free speech and defending democracy against acts of violence.
Abe's killing may have resulted in sympathy votes. Turnout on Sunday was around 52%, up about 3 points from the previous 48.8% in 2019.
"It was extremely meaningful that we carried out the election," Kishida said Sunday. "Our endeavor to protect democracy continues." On the final day of campaigning Saturday, party leaders avoided fist-bumps and other friendly gestures in close contact with the public — a sign of tightened security following Abe's assassination during a campaign rally.
Abe's body has been returned to his home in Tokyo's upscale Shibuya, where many mourners, including Kishida and top party officials, paid tribute. His wake and funeral are expected in coming days.
On Sunday, the suspect accused of his murder was transferred to a local prosecutors' office for further investigation, and a top regional police official acknowledged possible security lapses allowed the gunman to get close to Abe and fire his homemade gun at him.
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, told investigators he acted because of Abe's rumored connection to an organization that he resented, police said, but had no problem with the former leader's political views. The man hated a religious group that his mother was obsessed about and that bankrupted a family business, according to media reports, including some that identified the group as the Unification Church.
Nara prefectural police chief Tomoaki Onizuka said Saturday that problems with security were undeniable, that he took the shooting seriously and will review the security procedures.
Japan is known for its strict gun laws. With a population of 125 million, it had only 21 gun-related criminal cases in 2020, according to the latest government crime paper. Experts say, however, some recent attacks involved use of consumer items such as gasoline, suggesting increased risks for ordinary people to be embroiled in mass attacks.

Japan ruling party wins big in polls in wake of Abe's death

With the boost, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stands to rule without interruption until a scheduled election in 2025.

Japan's governing party and its coalition partner scored a major victory in a parliamentary election Sunday imbued with meaning after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid uncertainty about how his loss may affect party unity.
The Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito raised their combined share in the 248-seat chamber to 146 &mdash; far beyond the majority &mdash; in the elections for half of the seats in the less powerful upper house.
With the boost, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stands to rule without interruption until a scheduled election in 2025.
That would allow Kishida to work on long-term policies such as national security, his signature but still vague "new capitalism" economic policy, and his party's long-cherished goal to amend the U.S.-drafted postwar pacifist constitution.
A charter change proposal is now a possibility. With the help of two opposition parties supportive of a charter change, the governing bloc now has two-thirds majority in the chamber needed to propose an amendment, making it a realistic possibility. The governing bloc already has secured support in the other chamber.
Kishida welcomed the major win but wasn't smiling, given the loss of Abe and the hard task of unifying his party without him. In media interviews late Sunday, Kishida repeated: "Party unity is more important than anything else." He said responses to COVID-19, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rising prices will be his priorities. He said he will also steadily push for reinforcing Japan's national security as well a constitutional amendment.
Kishida and senior party lawmakers observed a moment of silence for Abe at the party election headquarters before placing on the whiteboard victory ribbons next to the names of candidates who secured their seats.
Abe, 67, was shot while giving a campaign speech in the western city of Nara on Friday and died of massive blood loss. He was Japan's longest-serving political leader over two terms in office, and though he stepped down in 2020 was deeply influential in the LDP while heading its largest faction, Seiwakai.
"This could be a turning point" for the LDP over its divisive policies on gender equality, same-sex marriages and other issues that Abe-backed ultra-conservatives with paternalistic family values had resisted, said Mitsuru Fukuda, a crisis management professor at Nihon University.
Japan's current diplomatic and security stance is unlikely to be swayed because fundamental changes had already been made by Abe. His ultra-nationalist views and pragmatic policies made him a divisive figure to many, including in the Koreas and China.
Following the assassination, Sunday's vote took on new meaning, with all of Japan's political leaders emphasizing the importance of free speech and defending democracy against acts of violence.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/how-shinzo-abe-transformed-indo-japan-ties-1657286617656" target="_blank">How Shinzo Abe transformed Indo-Japan ties&nbsp;</a>
Abe's killing may have resulted in sympathy votes. Turnout on Sunday was around 52%, up about 3 points from the previous 48.8% in 2019.
"It was extremely meaningful that we carried out the election," Kishida said Sunday. "Our endeavor to protect democracy continues." On the final day of campaigning Saturday, party leaders avoided fist-bumps and other friendly gestures in close contact with the public &mdash; a sign of tightened security following Abe's assassination during a campaign rally.
Abe's body has been returned to his home in Tokyo's upscale Shibuya, where many mourners, including Kishida and top party officials, paid tribute. His wake and funeral are expected in coming days.
On Sunday, the suspect accused of his murder was transferred to a local prosecutors' office for further investigation, and a top regional police official acknowledged possible security lapses allowed the gunman to get close to Abe and fire his homemade gun at him.
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, told investigators he acted because of Abe's rumored connection to an organization that he resented, police said, but had no problem with the former leader's political views. The man hated a religious group that his mother was obsessed about and that bankrupted a family business, according to media reports, including some that identified the group as the Unification Church.
Nara prefectural police chief Tomoaki Onizuka said Saturday that problems with security were undeniable, that he took the shooting seriously and will review the security procedures.
Japan is known for its strict gun laws. With a population of 125 million, it had only 21 gun-related criminal cases in 2020, according to the latest government crime paper. Experts say, however, some recent attacks involved use of consumer items such as gasoline, suggesting increased risks for ordinary people to be embroiled in mass attacks.

Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation.
Abe, the country's longest-serving prime minister who remained influential even after he stepped down two years ago, was gunned down Friday during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.
Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled pedestrian walks outside of the Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Abe, whose nationalistic views drove the governing party's ultraconservative policies.
Mourners waved, took photos on their smartphones, and some called out “Abe san!” as a motorcade including a hearse carrying his body, accompanied by his widow slowly drove by the packed crowd.
Akie Abe was seen lowering her head to the crowd.
Only she and other close family members, as well as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and senior party leaders, attended the funeral at the temple.
The hearse made a tour of Tokyo's main political headquarters of Nagata-cho, where Abe spent more than three decades since he was first elected in 1991.
It then drove slowly by the party headquarters, where senior party lawmakers in dark suits stood outside and prayed, before heading to the prime minister's office, where Abe served a total of nearly a decade.
Kishida and his Cabinet members pressed their hands before their chest as they prayed and bowed to Abe's body inside before the hearse headed to a crematorium.

Family says final goodbye to ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in private funeral

Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation.

Abe, the country's longest-serving prime minister who remained influential even after he stepped down two years ago, was gunned down Friday during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.

Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation.
Abe, the country's longest-serving prime minister who remained influential even after he stepped down two years ago, was gunned down Friday during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.
Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled pedestrian walks outside of the Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Abe, whose nationalistic views drove the governing party's ultraconservative policies.
Mourners waved, took photos on their smartphones, and some called out &ldquo;Abe san!&rdquo; as a motorcade including a hearse carrying his body, accompanied by his widow slowly drove by the packed crowd.
Akie Abe was seen lowering her head to the crowd.
Only she and other close family members, as well as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and senior party leaders, attended the funeral at the temple.
The hearse made a tour of Tokyo's main political headquarters of Nagata-cho, where Abe spent more than three decades since he was first elected in 1991.
It then drove slowly by the party headquarters, where senior party lawmakers in dark suits stood outside and prayed, before heading to the prime minister's office, where Abe served a total of nearly a decade.
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Kishida and his Cabinet members pressed their hands before their chest as they prayed and bowed to Abe's body inside before the hearse headed to a crematorium.

People laid flowers and paid respects to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe outside his political party's headquarters in Tokyo on Monday.
Abe was assassinated on Friday after he was shot during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara and died of massive blood loss.
People brought flowers and waited in a line outside the Liberal Democratic Party's main offices to pay tribute to Japan's longest serving prime minister.
Abe's body was transported to Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, where a wake would be held later on Monday.
The shooting sent shudders through low-crime, orderly Japan.
On Sunday, the suspect accused of his murder was transferred to a local prosecutors’ office for further investigation, and a top regional police official acknowledged possible security lapses allowed the gunman to get close to Abe.
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, told investigators he acted because of Abe’s rumored connection to an organization that he resented, police said. Some Japanese media identified the group as the Unification Church.
 

Mourners pay tribute to ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at party headquarters

People laid flowers and paid respects to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe outside his political party's headquarters in Tokyo on Monday.

Abe was assassinated on Friday after he was shot during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara and died of massive blood loss.

People laid flowers and paid respects to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe outside his political party's headquarters in Tokyo on Monday.
Abe was assassinated on Friday after he was shot during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara and died of massive blood loss.
People brought flowers and waited in a line outside the Liberal Democratic Party's main offices to pay tribute to Japan's longest serving prime minister.
Abe's body was transported to Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, where a wake would be held later on Monday.
The shooting sent shudders through low-crime, orderly Japan.
On Sunday, the suspect accused of his murder was transferred to a local prosecutors&rsquo; office for further investigation, and a top regional police official acknowledged possible security lapses allowed the gunman to get close to Abe.
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, told investigators he acted because of Abe&rsquo;s rumored connection to an organization that he resented, police said. Some Japanese media identified the group as the Unification Church.
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A day after the gruesome assassination of Shinzo Abe, India observed a day of national mourning. The Indian national flag was hoisted at half-mast in various public buildings in national capital Delhi.
The tricolour was seen at half-mast at the Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan which is the President's house, the Parliament, and at the North and South Blocks which house important government offices.
The former Prime Minister of Japan was shot dead by an assassin when he was delivering an election campaign speech on 8 July. The shooter was taken into custody at the spot. Shinzo Abe suffered heart failure after being shot, and was declared dead a few hours later.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned an emotional note following Abe's death. PM Modi said that the world lost a visionary leader, and he lost a friend. The Indian premier recounted that he had met Abe for the first time in 2007, and the two had developed a close bond. PM Modi credited Shinzo Abe for ensuring that Japan was a trusted ally in the creation of a new India.

Shinzo Abe death: India's flag at half-mast at Delhi landmarks day after Japan ex-PM's assassination

The tricolour was seen at half-mast at the Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament, and at the North and South Blocks which house important government offices.

A day after the gruesome assassination of Shinzo Abe, India observed a day of national mourning. The Indian national flag was hoisted at half-mast in various public buildings in national capital Delhi.
The tricolour was seen at half-mast at the Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan which is the President's house, the Parliament, and at the North and South Blocks which house important government offices.
The former Prime Minister of Japan was shot dead by an assassin when he was delivering an election campaign speech on 8 July. The shooter was taken into custody at the spot. Shinzo Abe suffered heart failure after being shot, and was declared dead a few hours later.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned an emotional note following Abe's death. PM Modi said that the world lost a visionary leader, and he lost a friend. The Indian premier recounted that he had met Abe for the first time in 2007, and the two had developed a close bond. PM Modi credited Shinzo Abe for ensuring that Japan was a trusted ally in the creation of a new India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared a one-day national mourning in India after the death of ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an assassination. 
Condoling the demise of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he dedicated his life to making the world a better place and as a mark of India's deepest respect, one-day national mourning shall be observed on July 9.
Prime Minister Modi said he was shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of his "dearest friends".
"He (Abe) was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place," Modi said.
"My association with Mr. Abe goes back many years. I had got to know him during my tenure as Gujarat CM and our friendship continued after I became PM. His sharp insights on economy and global affairs always made a deep impression on me," the Prime Minister said.
Modi said that during my recent visit to Japan, he had the opportunity to meet Abe again and discuss many issues.
"He was witty and insightful as always. Little did I know that this would be our last meeting. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the Japanese people," Modi said.
"Mr Abe made an immense contribution to elevating India-Japan relations to the level of a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Today, the whole of India mourns with Japan and we stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters in this difficult moment," he said.
As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe, one-day national mourning shall be observed on 9 July, Modi said.
The Prime Minister also shared a picture from his most recent meeting with Abe in Tokyo.
"Always passionate about strengthening India-Japan ties, he had just taken over as the Chairman of the Japan-India Association," he tweeted along with the picture. 
With PTI inputs

PM Narendra Modi condoles Shinzo Abe's death, declares one-day national mourning

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared a one-day national mourning in India after the death of ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an assassination. 

Prime Minister Modi said he was shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of his "dearest friends".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared a one-day national mourning in India after the death of ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an assassination.&nbsp;
Condoling the demise of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he dedicated his life to making the world a better place and as a mark of India's deepest respect, one-day national mourning shall be observed on July 9.
Prime Minister Modi said he was shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of his "dearest friends".
"He (Abe) was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place," Modi said.
"My association with Mr. Abe goes back many years. I had got to know him during my tenure as Gujarat CM and our friendship continued after I became PM. His sharp insights on economy and global affairs always made a deep impression on me," the Prime Minister said.
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Modi said that during my recent visit to Japan, he had the opportunity to meet Abe again and discuss many issues.
"He was witty and insightful as always. Little did I know that this would be our last meeting. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the Japanese people," Modi said.
"Mr Abe made an immense contribution to elevating India-Japan relations to the level of a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Today, the whole of India mourns with Japan and we stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters in this difficult moment," he said.
As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe, one-day national mourning shall be observed on 9 July, Modi said.
The Prime Minister also shared a picture from his most recent meeting with Abe in Tokyo.
"Always passionate about strengthening India-Japan ties, he had just taken over as the Chairman of the Japan-India Association," he tweeted along with the picture.&nbsp;
With PTI inputs

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a divisive arch-conservative and one of his nation's most powerful and influential figures, has died after being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan, hospital officials said.
Abe, 67, was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech in Nara. He was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment but was not breathing and his heart had stopped. He was later pronounced dead despite emergency treatment that included massive blood transfusions, hospital officials said.
Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene of an attack that shocked many in Japan, which is one of the world's safest nations and has some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Cabinet ministers hastily returned to Tokyo from campaign events around the country after the shooting, which he called “dastardly and barbaric." Nara Medical University emergency department chief Hidetada Fukushima said Abe suffered major damage to his heart in addition to two neck wounds that damaged an artery, causing extensive bleeding. He was in a state of cardio and pulmonary arrest when he arrived at the hospital and never regained his vital signs, Fukushima said.
Abe was Japan's longest-serving leader before stepping down in 2020.
Public television NHK aired a dramatic video of Abe giving a speech outside a train station in the western city of Nara. He is standing, dressed in a navy blue suit, raising his fist, when two gunshots are heard. The video then shows Abe collapsed on the street, with security guards running toward him. He holds his chest, his shirt smeared with blood.
In the next moment, security guards leap on top of a man in gray shirt who lies face down on the pavement. A double-barreled device that appeared to be a handmade gun is seen on the ground.
Nara prefectural police confirmed the arrest of Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, on suspicion of attempted murder. NHK reported that the suspect served in the Maritime Self-Defense Force for three years in the 2000s.
Other videos from the scene showed campaign officials surrounding Abe. The former leader was still highly influential in the governing Liberal Democratic Party and headed its largest faction, Seiwakai. Elections for Japan's upper house, the less powerful chamber of its parliament, are Sunday.
“I use the harshest words to condemn (the act),” Kishida said as he struggled to control his emotions. He said the government planned to review the security situation, but added that Abe had the highest protection.

Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe dies after being shot during a speech

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while addressing a campaign rally in the country's Nara city. 

Nara Medical University emergency department chief Hidetada Fukushima said Abe suffered major damage to his heart in addition to two neck wounds that damaged an artery, causing extensive bleeding.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a divisive arch-conservative and one of his nation's most powerful and influential figures, has died after being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan, hospital officials said.
Abe, 67, was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech in Nara. He was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment but was not breathing and his heart had stopped. He was later pronounced dead despite emergency treatment that included massive blood transfusions, hospital officials said.
Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene of an attack that shocked many in Japan, which is one of the world's safest nations and has some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Cabinet ministers hastily returned to Tokyo from campaign events around the country after the shooting, which he called &ldquo;dastardly and barbaric." Nara Medical University emergency department chief Hidetada Fukushima said Abe suffered major damage to his heart in addition to two neck wounds that damaged an artery, causing extensive bleeding. He was in a state of cardio and pulmonary arrest when he arrived at the hospital and never regained his vital signs, Fukushima said.
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Abe was Japan's longest-serving leader before stepping down in 2020.
Public television NHK aired a dramatic video of Abe giving a speech outside a train station in the western city of Nara. He is standing, dressed in a navy blue suit, raising his fist, when two gunshots are heard. The video then shows Abe collapsed on the street, with security guards running toward him. He holds his chest, his shirt smeared with blood.
In the next moment, security guards leap on top of a man in gray shirt who lies face down on the pavement. A double-barreled device that appeared to be a handmade gun is seen on the ground.
Nara prefectural police confirmed the arrest of Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, on suspicion of attempted murder. NHK reported that the suspect served in the Maritime Self-Defense Force for three years in the 2000s.
Other videos from the scene showed campaign officials surrounding Abe. The former leader was still highly influential in the governing Liberal Democratic Party and headed its largest faction, Seiwakai. Elections for Japan's upper house, the less powerful chamber of its parliament, are Sunday.
&ldquo;I use the harshest words to condemn (the act),&rdquo; Kishida said as he struggled to control his emotions. He said the government planned to review the security situation, but added that Abe had the highest protection.

More scary videos emerged of the gun attack on Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
A video shot by a spectator standing close to the former premier showed Abe delivering an election speech when he suddenly collapses. Gunshots ring out causing panic among the spectators.
The camera then swivels towards security officials who are seen tackling the alleged shooter. Multiple security personnel are seen pinning the assailant on the ground.
He has reportedly been identified as Tetsuya Yamagami, a 41-year-old resident of Nara city. The alleged shooter was dressed in a plain t-shirt and trousers. Alarmed voices can be heard in the background. 
Lying a few feet away is what could possibly be the gun used to attack the former premier. Initial reports had suggested that Abe was shot in the back with a shotgun.
The object seen in the video is wrapped in what looks like black plastic with 2 barrel-like metallic shapes visible. It is suspected that the shooter made the gun himself, as per Japan's public broadcaster NHK.
Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign speech ahead of the elections to the Parliament's Upper House on July 10. The incident occurred at around 11:30 am local time in Nara city. Abe reportedly suffered heart failure after being shot.

Video of Shinzo Abe's killer getting caught; gun wrapped in black plastic, made at home by shooter?

Video of Shinzo Abe's killer getting caught; gun made at home by shooter?


Shinzo Abe assassinated: the killer has reportedly been identified as Tetsuya Yamagami, a 41-year-old resident of Nara city.

More scary videos emerged of the assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
A video shot by a spectator standing close to the former premier showed Abe delivering an election speech when he suddenly collapsed. Gunshots rang out causing panic among the spectators.
The camera then swivelled towards security officials who were seen tackling the alleged shooter. Multiple security personnel were seen pinning the killer on the ground.
He has reportedly been identified as Tetsuya Yamagami, a 41-year-old resident of Nara city, and a former member of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. He told police that he was "dissatisfied" with Shinzo Abe, as per local media reports.
The alleged shooter was dressed in plain t-shirt and trousers. Alarmed voices could be heard in the background.&nbsp;
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Lying a few feet away was what was possibly be the gun used to kill the former premier. Initial reports had suggested that Abe was shot in the back with a shotgun. The object seen in the video is wrapped in what looks like black plastic with 2 barrel-like metallic shapes visible. It is suspected that the shooter made the gun himself, as per Japan's public broadcaster NHK.
Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign speech ahead of the elections to the Parliament's Upper House on July 10. The incident occurred at around 11:30 am local time in Nara city. Abe reportedly suffered heart failure after being shot, and was declared dead a few hours later.

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suffered heart failure after being shot during an election speech, as per news reports. Japanese media said that Abe was not showing vital signs after being rushed to hospital after the attack.
The former premier was apparently shot in the back with a shotgun, as per reports. Unverified videos on social media showed apparent footage of the attack.
A video showed some people standing on the street, before a large cloud of smoke emerges. People then rush to tend to Shinzo Abe lying on the ground.
Photographs showed Abe lying on the ground with blood on his shirt. Another viral image apparently showed the suspect being detained. Abe is reportedly being transferred to Nara Medical University Hospital in Kashihara City.
The attacker's motives have not been revealed yet.
At the time of the attack, Abe was making a campaign speech for elections to the parliament's Upper House scheduled on July 10.

On cam: moment of attack on Japan ex-PM; Shinzo Abe in heart failure after being shot in the back

Japanese media said that former PM Shinzo Abe was not showing vital signs after being rushed to hospital after the attack.

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suffered heart failure after being shot during an election speech, as per news reports. Japanese media said that Abe was not showing vital signs after being rushed to hospital after the attack.
The former premier was apparently shot in the back with a shotgun, as per reports. Unverified videos on social media showed apparent footage of the attack.
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A video showed some people standing on the street, before a large cloud of smoke emerges. People then rush to tend to Shinzo Abe lying on the ground.
Photographs showed Abe lying on the ground with blood on his shirt. Another viral image apparently showed the suspect being detained. Abe is reportedly being transferred to Nara Medical University Hospital in Kashihara City.
The attacker's motives have not been revealed yet.
At the time of the attack, Abe was making a campaign speech for elections to the parliament's Upper House scheduled on July 10.

In a distressing incident, Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was apparently shot and injured on 8 July.
Abe was making an election campaign speech when he collapsed, and witnesses heard gunshots, as per NHK public television. Abe was bleeding when he was rushed to a hospital, as per reports.
Unverified visuals on social media showed a growing crowd on a street as some people apparently tended to a person on the ground.
Reports suggested that a suspect had also been detained. The incident occurred in Nara city at around 11:30 am local time.
Japan is headed to elections for its parliament's Upper House on July 10.

Attack on Japan ex-PM: Shinzo Abe shot, injured during election speech in Nara, say reports

Abe was bleeding when he was rushed to a hospital, and a suspect has been detained, as per reports.

In a distressing incident, Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was apparently shot and injured on 8 July.
Abe was making an election campaign speech when he collapsed, and witnesses heard gunshots, as per NHK public television. Abe was bleeding when he was rushed to a hospital, as per reports.
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Unverified visuals on social media showed a growing crowd on a street as some people apparently tended to a person on the ground.
Reports suggested that a suspect had also been detained. The incident occurred in Nara city at around 11:30 am local time.
Japan is headed to elections for its parliament's Upper House on July 10.

Japan parliament foramally elects Yoshihide Suga new prime minister

Japan&rsquo;s Yoshihide Suga was voted prime minister by parliament&rsquo;s lower house on Wednesday. He succeeded country&rsquo;s longest-serving premier Shinzo Abe, becoming the country&rsquo;s first new leader in nearly eight years.
Suga is expected to keep about half of predecessor Shinzo Abe&rsquo;s lineup. He is pledged to pursue many of Abe&rsquo;s programs, including his signature &ldquo;Abenomics&rdquo; economic strategy.
Suga had served under him in the pivotal post of chief cabinet secretary Abe, who stepped down because of ill health.

Japan parliament foramlly elects Yoshihide Suga new prime minister

Yoshihide Suga&nbsp;elected new Japan PM
PM Narendra Modi&nbsp;congratulates Suga&nbsp;on his new role
Suaga&nbsp;succeeded Abe who was Japan's longest serving PM
Suga&nbsp;to continue pursuing 'Abenomics'
Suga&nbsp;is Japan's first new leader ion 8 years

PM Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;congratulated Japan&rsquo;s Yoshihide Suga on being elected Japan's&nbsp;new prime minister by parliament&rsquo;s lower house on Wednesday.&nbsp;India's PM wrote he looks&nbsp;forward to jointly taking the Indo-Japan special&nbsp;strategic and global Partnership to new heights.
Suga succeeded country&rsquo;s longest-serving premier Shinzo Abe, becoming the country&rsquo;s first new leader in nearly eight years.
Suga is expected to keep about half of predecessor Shinzo Abe&rsquo;s lineup. He is pledged to pursue many of Abe&rsquo;s programs, including his signature &ldquo;Abenomics&rdquo; economic strategy.
Suga had served under him in the pivotal post of chief cabinet secretary Abe, who stepped down because of ill health.

Kishida was at the Saikazaki port in Wakayama to campaign for his party's candidate in a local election.

Blast during Japan PM's speech: Fumio Kishida evacuated, one person detained in Wakayama, say reports

Blast at Japan PM's event: Kishida evacuated, one person held, say reports


Kishida was at the Saikazaki port in Wakayama to campaign for his party's candidate in a local election.

Nine months after former Japan PM Shinzo Abe was shot dead while giving an election speech, incumbent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida suffered a scare after a loud explosion occurred during an event on 15 April 2023.
Kishida was at the Saikazaki port in Wakayama to campaign for his party's candidate in a local election. The blast occurred as he was about to start his speech.
The Prime Minister was safely evacuated, and a person was apprehended at the scene, reports said.

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