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FILE - People offer prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Zojoji temple in Tokyo, Japan, July 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)
January 21, 2026, 5:19 pm
Assassin of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, pled guilty to shooting the premier in 2022, saying he was motivated by hatred of Korea’s controversial Unification Church, with which Abe was linked
By Mari Yamaguchi
Guests on their way to attending a memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II defeat, at the Nippon Budokan Hall Friday, August 15, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP/Eugene Hoshiko)
August 15, 2025, 12:34 pm
Japan marks 80 years since WWII surrender amid mounting concerns about fading memory
PM expresses ‘remorse’ over WWII without mentioning former Axis power’s aggression toward neighbors; right-wing politicians flock to contentious shrine honoring war criminals
By Mari Yamaguchi
The widow of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, Akie Abe (C), carries his ashes as she arrives for the start of his state funeral at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on September 27, 2022. (Philip Fong/Pool/AFP)
September 27, 2022, 10:01 am
Japan holds controversial state funeral for assassinated ex-PM Shinzo Abe
Foreign dignitaries on hand to pay last respects to the country’s longest-serving premier, as small protests held against ceremony opposed by most Japanese
By Hiroshi HIYAMA and Sara Hussein
Flowers arrive at the residence of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo Aug. 25, 2022. (Kyodo News via AP)
August 25, 2022, 10:50 am
Japan police chief to resign over killing of former prime minister Abe
Taking responsibility for faults found in ex-premier’s protection, Itaru Nakamura announces he will step down and pushes for a new system
By Mari Yamaguchi
The vehicle, right, carrying the body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves Zojoji temple after his funeral in Tokyo on July 12, 2022 (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
July 12, 2022, 11:32 am
Mourners line funeral route of assassinated ex-PM Abe in Tokyo for final goodbye
Small ceremony, attended only by family, prime minister and senior officials, is held days after former leader gunned down
By Mari Yamaguchi
Fumio Kishida, Japan's Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a news conference after the results of the Upper House elections at the party headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, July 11, 2022. (Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool Photo via AP)
July 11, 2022, 5:40 pm
Abe’s party vows to carry out slain leader’s will after Japanese election win
Governing coalition sets sights on amending Japan’s pacifist constitution to strengthen military, faces uphill battle to convince moderate partners to support changes
By Mari Yamaguchi
Jerusalem's Chords Bridge lights up with the Japanese and Israeli flags as a sign of solidarity with the Japanese people following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, July 10, 2022. (Screenshot/Twitter)
July 11, 2022, 4:32 pm
Jerusalem bridge displays Japanese flag in solidarity after assassination of ex-PM
‘The city of Jerusalem sends its condolences to the Japanese people and mourns the death of a friend of Israel, a great leader of his people and the entire world,’ mayor says
By ToI Staff
People offer prayers near the site of the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in Nara, western Japan July 9, 2022. (Kyodo News via AP)
July 11, 2022, 11:33 am
An attack on democracy: Japan grapples with killing of former PM Abe
In country with strict gun laws and relatively low crime, shooting at political rally has sparked fury and shock
By Foster Klug and Mari Yamaguchi
Just two days after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, officials of the election administration committee open ballot boxes to count the votes for Japan's upper house election in Tokyo, July 10, 2022. (Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP)
July 10, 2022, 5:15 pm
Days after Japan ex-PM’s assassination, his ruling party sees projected election win
Japanese media predicts governing parties on track to win majority of seats in upper house of parliament, in vote overshadowed by killing of Shinzo Abe
By Hiroshi HIYAMA and Sara Hussein
People look at campaign posters for Japan's upper house election in Tokyo on July 10, 2022. (Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)
July 10, 2022, 6:38 am
Japan votes in shadow of assassination of ex-PM Shinzo Abe
Voters cast their ballots Sunday in an upper house election, just two days after shocking killing
By Hiroshi HIYAMA and Sara Hussein
A car which is believed to carry the body of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, arrives at his home, July 9, 2022, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
July 9, 2022, 3:15 pm
‘Undeniable’ flaws in Abe’s security ahead of assassination, says local police chief
Head of Nara prefectural police says has ‘no bigger regret than this’; ex-investigator says area behind Abe was insufficiently guarded; former PM’s body arrives back in Tokyo
By Agencies
A hearse transporting the body of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe arrives at his residence in Tokyo on July 9, 2022. (Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP)
July 9, 2022, 6:50 am
Japan mourns as body of assassinated former prime minister Abe is returned to Tokyo
Murder of best-known Japanese politician horrifies the country; man in custody confesses to assassination, citing Abe’s links to an unspecified group
By Tomohiro Osaki, Kyoko HASEGAWA and Sara Hussein
In this image from a video, Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe makes a campaign speech in Nara, western Japan shortly before he was shot, July 8, 2022. (Kyodo News via AP)
July 8, 2022, 7:08 pm
World leaders pay tribute to Japan’s assassinated ex-PM Abe; footage shows shooting
Outpouring of grief from Turkey to Singapore; Iran labels killing ‘act of terrorism,’ while some on Chinese social media express joy
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe touches the stones of the Western Wall during his visit to Jerusalem's Old City, Jan. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
July 8, 2022, 1:11 pm
Israeli leaders express shock at assassination of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
Lapid laments ‘heinous murder’ of ‘true friend of Israel,’ while Herzog lauds Abe as ‘one of Japan’s most preeminent leaders’ and Netanyahu recalls their ‘brave friendship’
By Amy Spiro
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo on August 28, 2020. (Franck Robichon/Pool/AFP)
July 8, 2022, 11:59 am
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe assassinated
Abe gunned down while giving a campaign speech in western Japan, dies soon after, sparking an outpouring of shock from world leaders
By Agencies
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