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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.
A popular meme says the former Japanese Prime Minister's wife went to great lengths not to speak to the MAGA Mafia leader. But is it true?
Abe Akie is a private citizen now. So what was she thinking when she met the man who's led a years-long assault on a sovereign nation?
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.

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