July 8 marked the third anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an outstanding prime minister and world leader. Abe was felled by a bullet fired by a terrorist as he gave a street corner speech. It happened during the last Upper House election, held in 2022. Once again, we offer our heartfelt condolences.
Let there be no doubt that assassination represents a direct challenge to democracy and is absolutely unacceptable. Not only does it take precious lives through violent means, but it also stifles freedom of speech.
Since then, politics in Japan have become unstable, and we are confronted with a crisis. This can be seen in the crushing defeat of the ruling parties in the 2024 House of Representatives election and the low approval ratings of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba‘s Cabinet.
The time has come to reevaluate “Abe politics.”
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https://japan-forward.com/floundering-politics-need-shinzo-abes-legacy/
People pray near the scene of PM Shinzo Abe’s assassination in Nara City, at 11:32 AM on July 8 (©Sankei by Kotaro Hikono)