The funeral of former Prime Minister Abe, who died after being shot by a gun during his speech, will be held at a temple in Minato-ku, Tokyo on the afternoon of the 12th.
After the funeral, the car carrying Mr. Abe's sword will travel around Nagatacho, which has been the stage of political activities for many years, such as the Prime Minister's Office, and say goodbye.
Former Prime Minister Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party died after being shot by a gun while giving a support speech for the Upper House election in Nara City on the 8th of this month. In addition to the members of the ruling and opposition parties, about 2,500 people attended, including foreign officials and business people.
On the 12th, a funeral will be held at Zoujoji Temple from 1:00 pm.
The funeral will be held only by family members and related parties with whom they have a close relationship, and from the political world, Prime Minister Kishida, Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party Motegi, and Abe executives who were chaired by Mr. Abe will attend.
After the funeral, the car carrying Mr. Abe's sword went around the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Diet Building, saying goodbye to Nagatacho, which had been the stage of political activities for many years, and went to the funeral hall in Shinagawa Ward. It means going.
On the 11th, the government decided to award the highest medal, "Collar of the Supreme Chrysanthemum," in honor of Mr. Abe's achievements so far.
In addition, a farewell party will be held in Tokyo and Yamaguchi Prefecture at a later date.