Hundreds demand cancellation of Japanese ex-leader's funeral

Hundreds demand cancellation of Abe's state funeral

Several hundred protesters demanded the cancellation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral as they shouted slogans and waved banners Friday in a Tokyo park. “Abe’s policies supported war,” demonstrator Mayumi Ishida said, noting Abe consistently sought to raise defense spending. Like others at the protest, Ishida said…

Hundreds demand cancellation of Japanese ex-leader's funeral

TOKYO (AP) — Opposition to the state funeral has grown in part because of politicians’ close ties to the Unification Church.

Shinzo Abe: Hundreds protest against former Japanese prime minister's state funeral

While Shinzo Abe was loved by nationalists and many on the right in Japan, protesters have dubbed his policies as pro-war and highlighted his close ties to the controversial Unification Church.

Hundreds demand cancellation of Japanese ex-PM Shinzo Abe's funeral

Several hundred protesters demanded the cancellation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral as they shouted slogans and waved banners..

Protesters call for cancellation of state funeral for Japan’s Abe

Some 62 percent of respondents in recent poll by Japanese newspaper said they oppose holding a state funeral for Abe.

Hundreds demand cancellation of Japanese ex-leader's funeral

Several hundred protesters demanded the cancellation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral as they shouted slogans and waved banners Friday in a Tokyo park.