Former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" will be held from 2:00 pm on the 27th.


It will be implemented while public opinion is divided over the "national funeral".


I will tell you the reaction of the ruling and opposition parties.

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi ``It is appropriate to perform a national ceremony that expresses respect and condolences''

At a press conference, LDP Secretary-General Motegi said, "I believe that Prime Minister Kishida has tried to give a polite explanation at the Diet and other places," regarding the fact that the "national funeral" was held on the 27th, while public opinion was divided. Former Prime Minister Abe has made great achievements in a wide range of fields both in Japan and overseas, and with the attendance of 700 mourners from more than 210 countries and regions, this national ceremony to express respect and condolences for the deceased will be held. It is appropriate to do as


At the LDP headquarters, the national flag and the party flag are at half-staff on the 27th, and party staff wear mourning badges.

Representative Izumi Ritsumin "Decisions without the involvement of the Diet are a problem"

At a party meeting, Izumi, head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, "This ``state funeral'' lacks grounds and standards, and it is a serious problem that it was decided without the involvement of the Diet. The executives will not attend. While I would like to offer my sincere condolences to former Prime Minister Abe, who was killed by a bullet, we must not allow a 'state funeral' like this one."


He added, "We strongly recognize that there is still room for 'state funerals' to be held, which could be used for arbitrary political purposes, and we must continue our efforts to prevent them from happening again." said.

Representative Tamaki of the people "Disappointing pros and cons, creating standards"

Democratic Party for the People leader Tamaki said at a press conference, "There will be many visitors from overseas to pay their respects, so I hope the ceremony will go smoothly. I will attend the ceremony and offer flowers to express my condolences." said.


On top of that, he said, "It's unfortunate that the pros and cons of a 'national funeral' are divided, and it's a big problem that a sufficient explanation has not been given. We should start making it, and I would like to ask Prime Minister Kishida."