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The text is a transcript of a state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, who was assassinated on July 8, 2023. The funeral was held on September 27, 2023 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. The funeral was attended by the Emperor and Empress of Japan, the Prince and Princess Akishino, other members of the imperial family, past and present political leaders, foreign dignitaries, representatives of international organizations, and bereaved family members. The funeral consisted of several parts:
- The arrival of the remains at the main entrance, accompanied by music and honor guards.
- The speeches by the Funeral Director, the Funeral Gospel Chief, and the Funeral Organizers.
- The national musical performance and the moment of silence for Shinzo Abe.
- The laying of flowers by the Emperor and Empress, the Prince and Princess Akishino, other members of the imperial family, past and present political leaders, foreign dignitaries, representatives of international organizations, and bereaved family members.
- The letters of condolence from the Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda, the President of the House of Councilors Hidehisa Otsuji, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Saburo Tokura.
- The speech by Yoshihide Suga, the Representative Friend and former Prime Minister.
- The departure of the remains from the Party Funeral Home to their homes.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
- The text is a transcript of a state funeral for Shinzo Abe, a former Prime Minister of Japan who was assassinated on July 8, 2020.
- The funeral was held on September 27, 2020 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
- The funeral was attended by the Emperor and Empress of Japan, members of the Imperial Family, past and present Prime Ministers and Cabinet members, representatives of foreign countries and international organizations, and bereaved family members and friends of Shinzo Abe.
- The funeral consisted of musical performances, a moment of silence, speeches by the Funeral Director, the Funeral Gospel Chief, the Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda, the President of the House of Councilors Hidehisa Otsuji, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Saburo Tokura, and the Representative Friends Yoshihide Suga.
- The speakers praised Shinzo Abe's achievements in domestic and foreign policy, his leadership and vision, his courage and conviction, his kindness and compassion, and his dedication to Japan and its people.
- The speakers also expressed their grief and sorrow over his sudden death, their gratitude for his hard work and friendship, and their determination to continue his legacy and honor his memory.
- The funeral ended with the laying of flowers by the attendees and the departure of the remains to Shinzo Abe's home.