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Japan Cabinet sets Abe state funeral amid mixed public view

Mizuho Fukushima, center, leader of Social Democratic Party, joins in a rally against the cabinet decision to hold a state funeral for the assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo Friday, July 22, 2022. Japan's Cabinet on Friday formally decided to hold a state funeral on Sept. 27 for Abe, amid national debate over the plan which some criticize an attempt to glorify a divisive political figure. The banners read "Against a state funeral." (Kyodo News via AP) FILE - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reacts during a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2020. Japan's Cabinet on Friday, July 22, 2022 formally decided to hold a state funeral on Sept. 27 for the assassinated former Prime Minister Abe, amid national debate over the plan which some criticize an attempt to glorify a divisive political figure. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP, File) Protesters hold a rally against the cabinet decision to hold a state funeral for the assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo Friday, July 22, 2022. Japan's Cabinet on Friday formally decided to hold a state funeral on Sept. 27 for Abe, amid national debate over the plan which some criticize an attempt to glorify a divisive political figure. The banner reads "Against the cabinet decision to hold a state funeral." (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo Friday, July 22, 2022. Japan's Cabinet on Friday formally decided to hold a state funeral on Sept. 27 for the assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, amid national debate over the plan which some criticize an attempt to glorify a divisive political figure. (Kyodo News via AP)
Japan Cabinet sets Abe state funeral amid mixed public view