China rebuked Japan for Taiwan's flower offering, and left-leaning media in both countries played up the costs of the state funeral for Abe as "divisive."
On Twitter, we look at some world leaders and political figures' words of condolences to former late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Inside and outside the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, thousands of people said a final goodbye to the consequential and longest serving prime minister of Japan.
The ceremony includes a speech from Fumio Kishida, and the attendance of foreign leaders such as Kamala Harris, Antony Albanese and Narendra Modi.
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Shinzo Abe leaves behind a rich legacy of policy, quiet, effective leadership, and a “normalizing” Japan that has left the traumas of the 20th century behind.
Only top-level negotiations backed by pressure from the United States and other international communities will break the deadlock.
India and Japan are mutually important to each other and share some common goals. But there are differences, including in relations with Russia and China.
While tourists arrive in Japan again, Shinzo Abe’s work also continues, edging Japan toward normalcy in foreign policy and pride in cultural heritage.
Chinese delegations are developing a reputation for bad manners, and now Beijing is even trying to dictate the guest list for Shinzo Abe’s state funeral.
The significance of Japan-China talks lies in the candid exchange of opinions, even though it may be painful for the Chinese leaders to hear.
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music and...