Japan PM Greets Dignitaries After Abe Funeral
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida greeted foreign leaders after the state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, Japan, September 27, 2022.
Foreign leaders included U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former UK Prime Minister Theresa May, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Japan bid an emotional farewell Tuesday for Abe, one of modern Japan’s most influential leaders, who was assassinated in July.
The state funeral, held at central Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan arena, drew thousands of Japanese citizens and foreign dignitaries, despite a domestic backlash against the ceremony.
Abe’s remains were carried into the auditorium by his widow, Akie, and placed at an ornate, flower-decked display featuring a Japanese flag.
Harris, who is leading the U.S. funeral delegation, said Monday that Abe had left a legacy of “enduring friendship with the United States.”
At home, the conservative Abe’s legacy is more complicated. Since his death, his state funeral, an honor usually reserved for the emperor and his family, has drawn public backlash.
Polls suggest most Japanese oppose the state funeral. Many complain the event is too expensive. The government projects it will cost $12 million, much higher than an earlier estimate.
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Rest in peace Mr. Abe.
Its an embarrassment to Our Nation to have this Absurdly Underqualified Woman representing us.
And…what are your credentials? Would you be more qualified? Just say what you mean and don’t speak in code. Being of mixed race and a woman does not make one unqualified.
Bro, she’s an intellectual, politician & businesswoman. Not my 1st choice but definitely more qualified than the entire last administration😂
Lol our nation is an embarrassment to itself
Trump needs to save us from this embarrassment.
@@savageone8931 She has never held an actual job outside of government or in academia or other “intellectual” areas.
So sad what happened to Prime Minister Abe. RIP
Why Kamala nod like Parkinson’s the whole time walking?
Why are you such a fool
@@10054760 I don’t understand. Do you shake your head when waking?
@Tonkotsu King That's an interesting observation. What do you call that? Bobblehead, I think. Right @Drsin ? You must be so sinful. And she doesn't even bow. I am sure she knows Japanese bow in addition to the handshake.
Kameltoe
I guess this is more important than covering your hit on Nordstream 2...
Biden should have gone instead of Harris. Japan is an important ally in Asia.
Pedo Peter is worse than Harris IMO.
So much head bows of respect 👍🏽
Que Mala was in a mask...what an embarrassment
You don’t know about Japan do you? Even before Covid they used masks alot. They wouldn’t think anything bad about wearing masks. They are practical people - not showboats.
@@rversocal8889 take a look at the other dignitaries... Yes, I was aware of that. I just think it's extremely rude to put politics above the memory of an accomplished man who's life was cut short.
Is that Que Mala? Or quemala!
@@danielmartin7838 seems like you’ve been drinking too much of that maga CoolAid and not learned enough about what goes on in the world. Japan still hasn’t opened up it’s entry requirements for non-Japanese because of it’s Covid restrictions. Since the VP had Covid, the symbolism is also that she is being more thoughtful and respectful of her hosts.
@@rversocal8889 Thoughtful, respectful? She's as phoney as they come. For all her cackling, her eyes reveal the truth of things. Considering none of the other heads of state in the video are wearing them it actually seems as if she is feels she's cleaner than they are. Not a good look. You didn't recognize Modi strolling in behind her? You have to stop reducing every opinion that isn't familiar to you, or that you disagree with as a MAGA thing, far right, or racist. That's not how the world actually works. Regurgitating commie generated labels wont get you anywhere with me.
Kamala….isn’t she supposed to be fixing our southern border???
Pft. Nah. What's that, like, her job or something? What do Democrats know about having jobs?
@@magigooter2096 what do Republicans know about having a job? the worse places in America are republicant states , Mayo demon
@@magigooter2096 she needs to be fixing the border worthless P.O.S.
Nah, she hasn’t got the time, she’s too busy pretending she’s working and jet setting the globe. An original piece of dodo.
Great reporting
amazing video. I'm a big fan of you＋👍🔔
Good night, sweet prince
Harris made it, her plane didn't go down in a fiery crash.
Why would you say that? Do you want her to die unexpectedly? What is your angle here?
@@flipsolo I'm a democrate, Hahahahahaha!!!
I think that's her "twin" pretending while Kamala visits the base in Okinawa.
@@scott2296 Ok. I’m curious what’s your angle here? Are you trolling for trolling sake?
Her plane most definitely will not crash on the way back, heaven forbid!
I see Modi, who is the only current head of a state. I heard this funeral costs more than the one in England, but Abe’s got snubbed by almost everyone.
the goverment is killing Iranian people one by one...Please help us in Iran #مهسا_امینی
Rise up like America did against the British
Wow very good nice. I'm a big fan of you＋👍🔔
Why the hell would the US send Kamala Harris?? I'd take that as an insult to Japan. RIP Abe
She’s the VP, Greg. You’ll understand when you grow up.
@@OrangeFluffyCat VP of kneeling for brown and bobbing notice the walking. That’s called trained muscles doing it so much. Let’s see if you are grown up to understand what I mean. Kids these days try to insult other kids when the obvious is right in front of them. Can’t even stop the border. I would say it’s an insult to Japan her being there. Baca!
Because the people elected her for that job & those responsibilities. Do you know how our system works? 😂
Dear Precious Japan, Please forgive America for having the worst Administration. Our own "prezidente" was LATE for the funeral. Inexcusable!
😂, Trump is not the president anymore 😂
REST IN PEACE ABE 🙏💯🇺🇸🗽😭
These people get on my nerves.
Was Abe like Abe Lincoln ?
How do we know this is real?
Here darling, put your head on my shoulder, there, there. This is real. If it wasn't real it would be prettier.
It would help if we knew who these people were!
That's Bob and the other guy is Jimmy... blah blah.. whatever.
OMG 😳
I guess it was the yakuza
"Public servants" ha ha ha ha. Professional scammers. Each and every one of them.
Using this as a photo op is really showing the man some respect.
Kamala...dignitary ? Lol
She is the Vice President after all. Duh.
@@mitsuniplays2646 I realize that. but she is no dignitary, she's a fraud
@@janettemasiello5560 so was Trump. (Meaning he was a fraud.)
@Jason Puddy Where was trump when Abe's funeral was held? Certainly not where he should have been, which is prison. And he wasn't at the funeral either, although knowing his pompous ass, he would have attended uninvited, just like most events he goes to he is uninvited to.
Who was the Arab with that Hitler stash??
You know what Jared Leto would do now.
What an insult to send the absurdity of Wokamala.
All with the Mason handshake
Pass ona message to Aust absent Prime Minister. One home and do the job you were elected to do. How many days has this crumb spent in Australia (yes Australia) since he was elected. You ain’t a tourist you are the bloody Prime Minister and Australia s floundering so get back and do your Job if you are capable.
လက်ဆွဲနှုတ်ဆက် လက်ညောင်းတယ်နော်--- ဟို ---- မိန်းမတွေ နေတဲ့ .ကျွန်းတစ်စုကို - ဂန္ဓာ သမ္မတ ရောက်သွားတော့- ပထ
im Brazilian and RIP Mr Shinzo Abe
Was Trump invited??
How's that Russian annexation treating you?
@@RayJackson88 what annexation ? Trump 2024 Save America from the biden pedo family
Why would Trump be invited? He actually wanted to invade Japan and team up with North Korea to overtake South Korea. He basically wanted WW3 to happen.
British left invites to the heads of state Don't think Buydin would invite Trump 😊 BUYdin probably didn't know where he was though 😂
@@wolveslair766 Now that’s funny. 😂
slightly improper: V.P. Harris ,these are important VOTES . In concurrence of popular. electoral. HOUSE and Senate. The foreign/international VOTE matters today. 🇺🇸
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Do not show any sympathy for him or his Nippon Kaigi and LDP cronies. He controlled Japan for a long time by distorting Japan’s role in WWII and denying war crimes against Asians (predominantly Koreans and Chinese), Europeans, and Americans in Japan’s education. His criminal empire of propaganda and historical negationism he left behind will eventually fall. But as long as his cronies remain in power, minorities in Japan, neighboring Asian Countries, and Asian Americans will never be safe from people like him.
lol🤣