Shinzo Abe: Why a state funeral for slain ex-PM is controversial

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe is being given a state funeral for him. He reshaped Japan’s foreign policy, which won him both supporters and detractors. But the Japanese, it appears, are not thrilled about it – not least because it’s estimated to cost $11.4m (1.65bn yen; £10.1m) In Japan, state funerals are reserved for members of the Imperial Family. But, on the other hand, the event is drawing Japan’s allies from across the globe.

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