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Was Luigi inspired by Japan's most recent folk hero assassin? (Or was it the public healthcare system?)
The Japanese public remains polarized over plans for a rare state funeral in honor of recently assassinated former prime minister Abe Shinzo.
On the eve of the event, polls show that most Japanese residents don't like Abe's pricey funeral - and that's hurting the current PM.
Former Japan PM Abe Shinzo may no longer be in office but the public is still demanding accountability in a serious financial scandal.
Abe Shinzo likely won't resign as Japan's Prime Minister any time soon - but the polling numbers are clear: his Cabinet is now the walking dead.
Breaking taboo, a horde of Japanese celebrities - from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to popular manga artists - are challenging a controversial change to Japanese law.
I look at the history of Abe Shinzo's reign - including his first failed term of office - and consider whether Abe can keep his good luck streak going.
ANA Hotel's comments directly contradict Abe Shinzo's latest defense against impropriety in the cherry blossom viewing party scandal.
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's pricey cherry blossom party is on hold over questions of who's invited - and why Japanese taxpayers are footing the bill.

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