Visits by Japan's leaders to it had previously been seen as showing a lack of remorse for its militaristic past. The Yasukuni Shrine honours Japan's war dead, but also convicted war criminals. Just days after stepping down as PM, he visited a controversial war memorial. He oversaw Japan's recovery from a massive earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku in 2011, which killed nearly 20,000 people and led to a meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear reactors.Ībe also had his unexpected moments, such as popping up dressed as Super Mario at the Rio Olympics closing ceremony in 2016 ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Games. Japan was in a recession when he began his second term and his economic policy was credited with helping return growth to a faltering economy. But he made a surprising political comeback in 2012, staying in power until 2020 when he resigned for health reasons. Shinzo Abe's first stint as prime minister was brief - for a little over a year starting in 2006 - and controversial. Reuters Copyright: Reuters Abe dressed as Super Mario at the Rio Olympics closing ceremony Image caption: Abe dressed as Super Mario at the Rio Olympics closing ceremony Mediocre approval ratings, he was arguably Japan’s most powerful leader since Serving leader, Abe created a sense of stability and continuity for many. Taiwan drew the ire of Chinese authorities. To Japan’s controversial war memorial, the Yasukuni Shrine, and comments on Leaned towards Washington but remained pragmatic towards China despite tensions Secrecy law and supercharged the decade-long stagnant economy in a move thatįorged relationships with Western democracies while also cultivating ties with Reinterpreted Japan’s post-war “pacifist” constitution, introduced a new state Into office to the day he left, Shinzo Abe went about changing Japan inside and
He began his career working for a Japanese steel manufacturer before leaving to pursue a number of government positions.Ībe married his wife, Akie, a Japanese radio DJ and socialite in 1987, who was nicknamed the "domestic opposition party" due to her outspoken views which often contradicted her husband's.Ībe and his wife had no children, having undergone unsuccessful fertility treatments early in their marriage.Ībe's younger brother, Nobuo Kishi, became Japan's defence minister, while his older brother, Hironobu Abe, became president and CEO of a packaging corporation.Ībe stepped down as prime minister in 2020 after revealing he had suffered a relapse of ulcerative colitis - the condition that caused him to resign in 2007 before returning to his post in 2012. His grandfather, Nobusuke Kishi, served as prime minister while his father, Shintaro Abe, previously served as foreign minister.Ībe graduated with a degree in political science from Seikei University in Tokyo before studying public policy in the US. Shinzo Abe was born into a prominent political family in Tokyo. Getty Images Copyright: Getty Images Shinzo Abe married his wife Akie, a radio DJ, in 1987 Image caption: Shinzo Abe married his wife Akie, a radio DJ, in 1987 He travelled to Nara by train, but police could not say when he arrivedĪs well as guns, explosives were found in Yamagami's home, prompting police to evacuate the area until it was declared safe Yamagami admitted to shooting Abe with a homemade gun, they said, but wouldn't confirm whether a 3D printer was used to make it Police said their investigation had a dedicated 90-person taskforce Investigations are ongoing to ascertain if Yamagami acted alone Police later said that the 41-year-old admitted to having an issue with an "specific organisation", which he believed Abe to be a part of The shooter, quickly identified as unemployed Tetsuya Yamagami, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder There was also damage to Abe's shoulder but no bullets were found during surgery Two wounds were found towards the front of Abe's neck on the right side, the doctor said, with one deep enough that it reached his heart In an emotional speech, Japan’s current PM, Fumio Kishida, said Abe had led the country “with great leadership”, and he was “lost for words”Ī doctor revealed Abe bled out after medical staff spent more than four hours trying to save his life Shinzo Abe, the former Japanese prime minister, was shot at twice while speaking at a campaign event in Nara, southern JapanĪfter being taken to Nara Medical University Hospital, he was confirmed dead five hours later We're bringing this live page to an end soon, so here's a recap of what happened today.
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