Former Prime Minister Abe shot dead by a gun Voices mourning from various circles

Former Prime Minister Abe, who was giving a speech in Nara City, was shot dead by a gun, and there are voices of mourning from all over the world.

The abduction victim's family

Regarding the death of former Prime Minister Abe, who had been working on the abduction issue by North Korea from early on, Akihiro (94), the father of Keiko Arimoto, a victim of the abduction, said, "I think the wound was great. I was looking forward to going to see Mr. Abe. "

He then said, "Mr. Abe worked hard on the abduction issue. I want the rest of us to carry on Mr. Abe's thoughts."

Sakie Yokota "Very sad and overwhelmed"

In addition, Megumi Yokota's mother, Sakie Yokota (86), told the interview, "It's been so scary that I'm very sadly overwhelmed. He did his best to get cooperation from other countries as well. It is a pity that he died. "

Megumi's younger brother, Takuya, said, "I'm really sad and sad and unspeakable. I've reached out from the time when our parents' generation was suffering and worked with the international community to help me with the cooperation of the United States. I was able to convey our request to North Korea. I am deeply grateful and would like to express my condolences. "

Mr. Tamotsu Chimura Mr. Takae Fumi "I am very sad and sorry"

Mr. Tamotsu Chimura and his wife, Mr. Takae Tomi, who were abductees, made comments through Obama City, Fukui Prefecture on the night of the 8th.

The couple said, "I'm just surprised and unbelievable at the sudden obituary," and said, "We have made great efforts to return the five abductees and children to their home countries."

Regarding the abduction issue, he said, "As the most important issue of the administration, we will do our best to solve the problem completely, and when we meet in April this year, we will do our best to solve the problem. I just received it. "

And finally, "I am very sad and sorry to say goodbye in this way. Now I just pray for my soul."

Kenichi Ichikawa "Sorry and regrettable"

Kenichi Ichikawa (77), the brother of Shuichi Ichikawa, a victim of abduction in Kagoshima Prefecture, told NHK that "Mr. Abe has been involved in the abduction issue even before the victim's family association was formed 25 years ago. My family was longing for me. I was most impressed by the Prime Minister I have ever met. I was hoping for a recovery, but I am sorry and I am not disappointed. "

Meng Matsumoto "I can only say it's a shame."

Meng, the brother of Kyoko Matsumoto, a victim of the abduction in Tottori Prefecture, told NHK that "I wanted you to survive. I can only say it's a shame. With the help of Mr. Abe, I have to do my best not to put out the fire. I want you to sleep peacefully. "

Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda "Strong Leadership Dedicated to Economic Development"

"We would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Bank of Japan's Governor Kuroda. We are very sorry. Former Prime Minister Abe has made great achievements in various fields. It has continued for a long time in the economic field. We have made great achievements in getting out of deflation and achieving sustainable economic growth. We would like to express our deepest respect for our strong leadership and dedication to the development of our economy. I pray for the souls. "

Keidanren Chairman Tokura "Violence against politics is absolutely unacceptable"

Keidanren Chairman Tokura said in a comment, "I am very surprised and shocked by the suddenness. Such violence against politics is absolutely unacceptable."

Looking back on the administration of former Prime Minister Abe, he said, "In domestic affairs, we will promote" Abenomics "and achieve a strong revival of the Japanese economy. In terms of diplomacy, we will improve Japan's presence in the international community with" diplomacy overlooking the globe. " He has contributed. In addition, he has made extremely great achievements, such as establishing related legislation regarding security and taking all possible measures to respond to the harsh international situation. "

He added, "As the longest-serving Prime Minister, he was one of the most prominent Prime Ministers in the history of Japan's constitutional politics. Now, I pray from the bottom of my heart."

Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mimura "I can't help but feel deep resentment and sadness."

Chairman Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced a comment, "Such barbarism is never tolerated in any case. Deep resentment and sadness can be forbidden for the loss of precious life for the nation. No. "

On that basis, regarding the political evaluation of former Prime Minister Abe, "The Second Abe Cabinet boldly challenged to overcome the sense of blockage in Japan that had suffered from deflation for 20 years, opened a major breakthrough in the path of economic revitalization, and diplomacy. In terms of deflation, we have done our best for the national interest with strong leadership and have greatly enhanced our presence in the world. "

He added, "I think he was the longest-serving politician in the history of constitutional politics, and he was a politician with a strong presence who had made great achievements suitable for a leader of a country. I mourned the deceased.

Keizai Doyukai Sakurada Representative Secretary "He was an outstanding leader"

Mr. Sakurada, the secretary-general of the Keizai Doyukai, told reporters in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, "I am only angry. I should take seriously that this happened during the important elections in democracy. Former Prime Minister Abe said. G7 = I think he was one of the most influential leaders in the seven major countries. He was an outstanding leader in economics and diplomacy. "

Former Chairman of Keidanren Mitarai "Intense resentment at the height of grief"

Fujio Mitarai, the former chairman of Keidanren and the chairman and president of Canon, a major precision equipment manufacturer, said, "It is a pity that I was struck by unreasonable misconduct. He built a solid government and left a great deal of achievements that will remain in posterity. It's just the feeling of having an intestine. "

Chairman Mogi, Japan Productivity Center "Efforts to Revitalize the Japanese Economy"

Kikkoman's Honorary Chairman Yuzaburo Mogi, who is the chairman of the Japan Productivity Center, said in a comment, "I have had a long relationship with former Prime Minister Abe since the 1990s, but he is serious and has a good personality and can work. He was a politician. At Abenomics, where he was in office for the second time as Prime Minister, he was instrumental in revitalizing the Japanese economy, which had been in a slump for a long time. "

On top of that, he said, "I expected that it would continue to show its presence as an opinion number in the political world. I am very sorry. I strongly hope that this kind of thing will never happen again in Japan." ..

Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Toyoda "There is too much to inspect."

Akio Toyoda, Chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, said in a comment, "I am deeply surprised and sad. Such a very brutal and sneaky act should never be done, and I feel a strong resentment and absolutely. I can't forgive it. The regret of the former Prime Minister, who was more concerned about world peace and the future of Japan than anyone else, and was devoted to his whole body, is too much to ponder. "

Looking back on the administration of former Prime Minister Abe, he said, "Based on the longest stable government in the history of constitutional administration, we have left a mark on outstanding diplomacy and security, and with strong leadership with Abenomics, we have a strong recovery from the Lehman shock and the Great East Japan Earthquake. Was led. "

On top of that, he said, "I would like to express my deep gratitude for the great achievements he made during his lifetime and pray for his soul."

FUJIFILM HD Former Chairman Furumori "He was an outstanding leader"

Former Chairman Shigetaka Komori of FUJIFILM Holdings, who has been friends with him for many years, said in a comment, "I was just disappointed and disappointed at the sudden obituary."

Among them, Mr. Komori commented on the administration of former Prime Minister Abe, "He was an outstanding leader who has always taken appropriate measures while grasping Japan's issues from a broad perspective and has led Japan in the right direction." I looked back.

On top of that, he said, "I was completely unselfish, always in contact with people in a natural way, and had both strength and kindness. I am deeply grateful to the former Prime Minister Abe for his friendship between public and private. At the same time, I pray from the bottom of my heart for the great achievements of my life. "

Former representative secretary of Keizai Doyukai "Respect for achievements"

Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, chairman of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, who served as a private member of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy of the government and an expert member of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy under the Abe administration, said, "I was very surprised to hear the sudden obituary. Former Prime Minister Abe has been working on many policy issues for the people over the years. We would like to express our deepest respect and condolences for their achievements. "

Sumitomo Forestry Chairman Ichikawa "It's an unforgivable outrage"

Sumitomo Forestry Chairman Akira Ichikawa, who served as chairman of the 32nd Government Local Institutions Investigation Committee under the Abe Cabinet, told NHK that "Japan is a democracy and is the most important in democracy. I can't allow this to happen in the midst of a big election. It's outrageous. "

Seibu HD President Goto "I remember sadness and intense resentment"

Takashi Goto, president of Seibu Holdings, who had a close relationship with junior high school and high school alumni, said, "I have been leading Japan with firm beliefs and strong leadership for the longest period in the history of constitutional politics. Even though I was always thinking about the future of Japan, I feel endless sadness and resentment even if I was regrettable. I pray from the bottom of my heart for the souls of former Prime Minister Abe. "

Former Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Kono "Lost a big pillar for Japan"

Former Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Katsutoshi Kawano, who served as the top of the Self-Defense Forces for four years and five months under the Abe administration, told NHK that he was "surprised and very disappointed. It was an honor for me to serve as the Chief of Staff, Joint Staff. I also knew that the approval rating of the Cabinet would decline for security-related laws that allow the exercise of collective self-defense rights to a limited extent. Looking at it by my side, I felt that I had a firm belief that it was necessary for Japan. I felt that I had lost a major pillar for Japan because I was a person who wanted me to continue to play an active role. I really regret it. "

In addition, one of the SDF executives told NHK that he was a politician who showed strong leadership in how to respond to the increasingly severe security environment by increasing the defense budget, which had been decreasing year by year in the second administration. I think that the enactment of security-related laws was particularly controversial, but it was the reason why the activities of the Self-Defense Forces changed drastically, such as further deepening cooperation between Japan and the United States and strengthening involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. There is no doubt. The Self-Defense Forces will continue to improve their ability to protect the peace and security of the people based on the law. "

Chairman of the Government Subcommittee "I felt a strong will to overcome the crisis."

Regarding the death of former Prime Minister Abe, Shigeru Omi, chairman of the government's subcommittee on measures against the new coronavirus, said, "When issuing the first emergency declaration while information was extremely limited at the beginning of the outbreak of the new coronavirus. I had the opportunity to talk with former Prime Minister Abe many times about the details of the measures. Each time, as Prime Minister of Japan, I felt a strong will to overcome this crisis. For a long time, the development of Japan. I would like to thank you for your efforts for this purpose. I pray for your souls from the bottom of my heart. "

JOC Chairman Yamashita "Sneaky violence is absolutely unforgivable"

Yasuhiro Yamashita, Chairman of the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee, said, "We cannot forgive such a mean violence that occurred during the elections that form the basis of democracy. Former Prime Minister Abe has long been interested in the sports world. It was supported by the then Prime Minister Abe at the general meeting of the IOC = International Olympic Committee held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in September 2013 when the Tokyo Olympics were decided to be held. Regarding the final presentation, he said in his speech, "In his speech, he touched on the memories of the 1964 Tokyo Games and learned that sports are what connect the world and give everyone equal opportunities." As a person involved in sports, I would like to take this word left by former Prime Minister Abe again and continue to convey to society the fundamental value of sports that can accept diversity and connect society. "

Supporting Chairman "I'm sorry"

Akio Ito, the chairman of the support, who responded to the interview at the office in Shimonoseki City, said, "I was still looking forward to the human resources needed for Japan. Is it okay for this to happen in this country? It's too early at the age of 67, the same as my father Shintaro died. It's all memorable since the first election, "he said with tears in his eyes.

Sad voice in local Shimonoseki

Sad voices were heard in my hometown of Shimonoseki.

A woman in her 60s said, "I'm very shocked. I'm very angry because I was a popular person in the local area. I'm very friendly and I can't believe I've met several times. It's not Japan. I thought it was an overseas story. "

A man in his twenties said, "I think it's a sad event. I'm very sad because I'm the Prime Minister who has been leading Japan for a long time and I'm the leader of Japan. I feel very scared." rice field.

Voices of mourning even in the areas affected by the earthquake

While former Prime Minister Abe was in office, there were mourning voices in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, which he visited during a tour of the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Former Prime Minister Ryosuke Sato (81) of the Kesennuma Fisheries Cooperative, who guided us when former Prime Minister Abe visited Kesennuma City in 2013, two years after the earthquake, said, "I have no time to talk slowly. However, he listened to the current situation in the disaster area, Kesennuma. I am very sorry to hear that he died because he had a great influence. "

After the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear accident, former Prime Minister Norio Kanno of Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture, who explained the reconstruction situation and made requests every time he visited, said, "I've been watching TV since noon and somehow helped. I wanted it, but I'm really sorry to hear that he died. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences. I went to the village with the thought that "Japan will not be restored without the reconstruction of Fukushima." I'm sorry that I was grateful for what I received. "

Then, looking back on the time when he visited the udon shop in the village in July 2017, he said, "I'm in trouble because there are customers in the daytime," so I took the trouble to stagger the time and eat udon. He was a very worried person who had the strength and warmth of being a leader. "