Japanese Former Prime Minister Abe Honored at State Funeral

Japanese Former Prime Minister Abe Honored at State Funeral
A portrait of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hangs on the stage during his state funeral in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2022. Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP
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With flowers, prayers, and a 19-gun salute, Japan honored slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years.

Thousands of mourners flooded to designated spots near the venue from early morning to pay their last respects.