The government has decided to award the highest medal, "Collar of the Supreme Chrysanthemum," to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who died three days ago, in recognition of his achievements so far.
This is the fourth person to receive this medal after the war.
The government praised former Prime Minister Abe, who died in a cabinet meeting on the 11th, three days ago, on the 8th of last week when he was shot by a gun during a speech in Nara City. "And decided to award the" Grand Cordon of the Supreme Chrysanthemum ".
"Collar of the Supreme Chrysanthemum" is the only Japanese medal that has the shape of a necklace and is the highest rank.
After the war, excluding foreign heads of state, former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida, former Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, and former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone have received the awards, and Mr. Abe is the fourth.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained the reason why he decided to award at the press conference, "In light of his many years of career achievements, such as devoting himself to diplomacy and economic security policies based on US-Japan relations as Prime Minister." did.