Ex-Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral sees crowds in Tokyo streets - BBC News

Huge crowds lined the streets of Tokyo to pay their last respects to ex-Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated last week.

The 67-year-old was shot dead on Friday while speaking at a campaign event in the southern city of Nara.

On Tuesday, a hearse carried Abe's body through the capital and past landmarks to the funeral hall where he was then cremated.

A private funeral had been held earlier at the Zojoji temple.

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[jlg]

1:21 It was extremely disrespectful to do your reporting as the hearse drove by. Shame on you, BBC.

[cranjismcbasketball]

My condolences to Mr. Abe's family and friends. He led Japan for years and it is clear how much people cared about and supported him by the crowd there.

[zaytalia]

in the moment the coffin drives past the BBC reporter should have shown the minimum amount of respect and keep his mouth shut. not only did he fail in doing so, but also talked negatively about Shinzo Abe by bringing up controversies. I would have thought that a BBC reporter would conduct himself to higher standards than this.

[joshua-lu]

Why was that reporter talking to the camera while the vehicle was coming towards him? I'd say that's rather disrespectful and he should have spoke after the vehicle passed

[grannyappleseed]

My deepest and most sincere condolences to Japan.
Such a great loss.

[londonknight]

Deepest condolences to his family and people of Japan 🇬🇧

[michaelhannan]

Really sorry for your loss, Japan, what a terrible fate for a much loved leader. Condolences from Ireland.

[beyondthebluehorizon]

First of all, I send my condolences to his family. Walking in their shoes, I am lost for words. Unlike so many politicians around the world, he was not attention seeking at all, rather cool as a cucumber under a lot of pressure and stress. We all Japanese were literally shell shocked to learn of his passing and still feel a large void in our hearts while a new page in Japanese history is opening. As I stare at a picture that Mr. Abe and I once took together by chance and then out of the windows of my house, I feel a lump in my throat.

[imltqus]

I am a Japanese citizen. I'm so sad I can't stop crying. There were criticisms of politics, but he was a wonderful Prime Minister. We realize his greatness after he's gone.

[ashtonturner]

I'm an American and I was truly shocked and sadden when I heard Abe's assassination. My heart goes out to his family and the citizens of Japan. Rest in peace.

[christianmarrero]

Sorry fot your lost 😔 Japan love from USA 🇯🇵🇺🇲🇯🇵🇺🇲🇯🇵

[ismailhossain]

We are Deeply respect and condolences to Shinzo Abe's family RIP

[tauseefakbar]

Respect for a life, respect for a soul.

[oshadesilva]

My condolences to the people of Japan in this difficult time of losing a great Prime minister which shocked the world.I Thank Mr Abe for visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰and for the great friendship and assistance Japan has extended to Sri Lanka .
May you attain Nirvana Abe San.🙏🙏

[alvafrancis]

In genuine respect and support to the people of Japan. From the Caribbean

[alexandremirandarj]

As someone who lives in a country where we always hated our politics, it's very interesting to see how emotion Japan was with Abe's ceremony. He was truly loved and very good for his country.

[prin]

Kind thoughtful words from all over the world help healing our spirit and pain of Japan. We deeply appreciate your sympathy and thank you so much for knowing PM Abe’s work.

[Fivestar]

My deepest condolences to Japan 🇯🇵. God bless you all.
From USA 🇺🇸

[Marie-orhz]

Sorrow felt around the world. Prayers to his family, and the good people of Japan. Peace and safe blessings, everyone.

[babalonkie]

The man was tough and caring, he led the way through very tough times in Japan.

We in the UK respect him and will miss him.