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| The former prime minister's last rites were performed at a temple in Tokyo. (Photo: Reuters) |
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's last rites have been performed in the capital, Tokyo, on Tuesday.
Shinzo Abe was assassinated in the Nara area on Friday morning while addressing a rally in connection with the election campaign.
Thousands of mourners gathered on the streets of Tokyo to pay their last respects to their former prime minister, where Shinzo Abe's body was laid to rest.
Some were chanting "Thank you Abe" and "Farewell Abbey".
Shinzo Abe's last rites were performed in a private ceremony at Tokyo's Zujoji Temple, attended only by family and close friends. Not allowed to participate.
Before arriving at the temple for the final rites, the Prime Minister's funeral procession passed through all the important places where he had served during his political career, including Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Thousands of people began gathering outside the temple on Monday to attend the former prime minister's last rites.
The sudden death of 67-year-old Shinzo Abe sent shockwaves through Japan as world leaders sent messages of condolence.
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| Shinzo Abe has been prime minister for a long time. (Photo: AFP) |
A resident outside the temple, Niko Nomi, said Shinzo Abe's death was "extremely unfortunate, there was a sense of security in his time."
Time has formed an investigation team to assess the security situation.
He said that the assassination attempt on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is being taken very seriously.
Shinzo Abe was first elected Prime Minister in 2006 at the age of 52. He then served as Prime Minister from 2012 to 2020.
Shinzo Abe emerged as a staunch supporter of economic reform.
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