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Nuray Bulbul

Why is Shinzo Abe’s state funeral sparking protests in Japan?

Shinzo Abe made a speech in Nara, Western Japan, before he was shot

(Picture: Reuters)

The Japanese people are not thrilled about the state funeral for former prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July.

Earlier this week, a man set himself on fire near the prime minister’s office in Tokyo. And on Monday, around 10,000 protestors marched through the streets of the capital demanding the funeral be called off.

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