Politics
Majority in Japan Oppose Expensive State Funeral for Abe
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.
September 26, 2022
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.
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