Shinzo AbeHarris, Obama among hundreds from overseas expected at Abe funeral
Trump expresses desire to attend but decision is up to Biden
A mourner offers flowers at a memorial to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. As Japan's longest-serving premier, Abe built a strong rapport with many global leaders. © Reuters
MAO KAWANO, Nikkei staff writer
August 18, 2022 01:16 JST
TOKYO -- Hundreds of foreign guests including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to attend the state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sept. 27, as the government prepares for an event seen drawing as many as 6,000.