Tetsuya Yamagami, who shot and killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. File photoTOKYO, Jul 17The assassin of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami, sent a letter on the eve of the incident, where he veiledly announced his intentions. According to Japanese media, in particular, the Kyodo agency and the Yomiuri newspaper, the letter was discovered by a man leading to network blog criticizing the activities of the Unification Church, July 13, that is, five days after the tragic attack on Abe. Judging by the stamp on the envelope, the letter was sent on July 7, that is, on the eve of the crime, from Okayama, where Shinzo Abe also spoke that day. By now, it is known that Yamagami initially wanted to try to attack the former prime minister in Okayama, but due to the fact that the politician's speech took place in the hall, and at the entrance it was necessary to fill out a questionnaire with personal data, the criminal abandoned his plan. On the same day, it was reported that Abe had changed his campaign itinerary and intended to speak in Nara the following day. who sympathize with the Unification Church,” the printed letter says. In it, Yamagami also tells the man to whom the letter was addressed about his past, about the story of his mother, who for a long time made large donations to this religious organization. Shinzo Abe — the most pro-Russian Prime Minister of Japan
Shinzo Abe has served as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan in the country's recent history: on August 24, 2020, his tenure in office exceeded 2799 days. » />1 of 12
Shinzo Abe served as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan in the country's recent history: on August 24, 2020, his tenure in office exceeded 2799 days.
Abe, who came from family of high-ranking politicians, has always been ambitious and wanted to leave a mark on history.
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Coming from a family of high-ranking politicians, Abe has always been ambitious and wanted to leave his mark on history.
The politician sought to improve relations with Russia and more than once expressed his intention to conclude a peace treaty before the end of his term.
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The politician sought to improve relations with Russia and more than once expressed his intention to conclude a peace treaty before the end of his term.
Unfortunately, despite numerous contacts at the highest level with Vladimir Putin, it was not possible to resolve the issue of the Kuril Islands .
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Unfortunately, despite numerous contacts at the highest level with Vladimir Putin, to resolve the issue of the Kuril islands failed.
The former premier was remembered by the Japanese for "abenomics", which was designed to revive the stagnant economy of a deflationary country. of 12
The former prime minister was remembered by the Japanese for "abenomics", which was designed to revive the stagnating economy of a deflation-prone country.
In addition, Shinzo Abe strengthened Japan's defensive role and potential.
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In addition, Shinzo Abe strengthened the defensive role and potential of Japan.
As prime minister, he agreed with the United States to increase pressure on North Korea, which refused to stop its nuclear program.
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As prime minister, he agreed with the United States to increase pressure on North Korea, which refused to stop its nuclear program.
Abe considered the Vatican a partner in the issue of renunciation of nuclear weapons.
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Abe considered the Vatican a partner in renouncing nuclear weapons.
Despite on the difficult relationship between Tokyo and Beijing, Shinzo Abe sought to engage in dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Despite the difficult relationship between Tokyo and Beijing, Shinzo Abe sought dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The politician paid close attention to the Middle East and offered to help Saudi Arabia create an economy less dependent on oil. >The politician paid close attention to the Middle East and offered to help Saudi Arabia create an economy less dependent on oil.
In August 2020, Shinzo Abe announced to the ruling coalition his decision to resign due to deteriorating health.
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In August 2020, Shinzo Abe announced to the ruling coalition that he had decided to step down due to deteriorating health.
On July 8, 2022, while Abe was delivering a speech in the city of Nara, he was shot twice in the back by an attacker. The wound turned out to be fatal.
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On July 8, 2022, while Abe was giving a speech in the city of Nara, he was shot twice in the back by an attacker. The wound turned out to be fatal.
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Shinzo Abe served as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan in the country's recent history: on August 24, 2020, his tenure in office exceeded 2799 days.
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Coming from a family of high-ranking politicians, Abe has always been ambitious and wanted to leave his mark on history.
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The politician sought to improve relations with Russia and repeatedly expressed his intention conclude a peace treaty before the end of their powers.
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Unfortunately, despite numerous high-level contacts with Vladimir Putin, it was not possible to resolve the issue of the Kuril Islands.
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The former prime minister was remembered by the Japanese as "abenomics&# 34;, which was designed to revive the stagnating economy of the deflationary country.
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In addition, Shinzo Abe strengthened the defensive role and potential of Japan.
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As prime minister, he agreed with the United States to increase pressure on North Korea, which refused to stop its nuclear program.
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Abe considered the Vatican a partner in the issue of renunciation of nuclear weapons.
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Despite the difficult relationship between Tokyo and Beijing, Shinzo Abe sought dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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The politician paid close attention to the Middle East and offered to help Saudi Arabia to create an economy less dependent on oil.
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In August 2020, Shinzo Abe announced to the ruling coalition his decision to resign due to deteriorating health.
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On July 8, 2022, when Abe was giving a speech in the city of Nara, he was in the back the intruder fired twice. The wound turned out to be fatal.
«As much as I would like to kill them all (Church leadership — ed.), I understand that this is impossible,» the document, the images of which were leaked to the Internet, emphasizes. The perpetrator also added that «he can no longer reflect on what will be the consequences, including political, of Abe's death.» Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was mortally wounded while speaking at a campaign rally in Nara Prefecture on July 8. His killer, 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami, shot Abe from behind with a makeshift weapon twice. At the second shot, the politician was wounded in the neck and chest, which became fatal. As the doctors said, the wound on the chest was so deep that it reached the heart. Abe died from blood loss. The funeral and cremation took place on July 12. The killer said that his mother fell into the religious organization Sun Myung Moon Unification Church and soon went bankrupt after large donations to this organization. Investments amounted to about 100 million yen (at the current rate of about 740 thousand dollars, at the rate at that time the amount was close to a million dollars) from the sale of land and real estate. This, according to Yamagami, destroyed his family. Yamagami believed that since Abe sent a welcoming message to a Church-friendly unification organization last year, he was supposedly affiliated with the Church. He also stated that Abe's grandfather, former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, helped attract the Unification Church to Japan from abroad, but there is no evidence of this. related to this religious organization. Bullet holes found on the wall of the building. Funeral ceremony for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The funeral ceremony for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held at the ancient Buddhist temple Jojoji in Tokyo. The funeral ceremony for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held at the ancient Buddhist temple Jojoji in Tokyo.
The politician was mortally wounded while speaking at a campaign rally in Nara Prefecture.
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A politician was fatally shot while speaking at a campaign rally in Nara Prefecture.
Only a limited number of people attended the funeral.
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Only a limited circle of people were present at the funeral ceremony.
Farewell for a wide circle will be organized in Tokyo and Shimonoseki later.
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Farewell for a wide circle will be organized in Tokyo and in Shimonoseki later.
Abe's widow Akie became the head of the house at mourning events.
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Abe's widow Akie became the head of the house at the mourning events.
After the funeral ceremony, the audience put flowers in the coffin, after which the hearse set off for cremation. After it, the ashes are symbolically placed in the urn.
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After the end of the funeral ceremony, the audience put flowers in the coffin, after which the hearse went to the cremation. After it, the ashes are symbolically placed in an urn.
The current Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, called Abe "a good friend with whom many hours were spent as colleagues".
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The current Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, called Abe a "good friend with whom many hours were spent as colleagues".
Shinzo Abe has served as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan in the newest history of the country — 8 years and 8 months.
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Shinzo Abe served as Japan's longest prime minister in the recent history of the country — 8 years and 8 months.
For the Japanese, the former prime minister will remember the "Abenomics", which was designed to revive the stagnating economy of the deflation-prone country. of 10
The former prime minister was remembered by the Japanese for "abenomics", which was designed to revive the stagnant economy of a deflation-prone country.
A small altar with a photo of Shinzo has been installed on the territory of the Tokyo temple since Monday Abe, where people come to lay flowers and honor the memory of the politician.
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A small altar with a photo of Shinzo Abe has been erected on the territory of the Tokyo temple since Monday, where people come to lay flowers and to honor the memory of the politician.
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The funeral ceremony of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held at the ancient Buddhist temple Jojoji in Tokyo.
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The politician was Mortally wounded while speaking at a campaign rally in Nara Prefecture.
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Only a limited number of people were present at the funeral ceremony.
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Farewell for a wide circle will be organized later in Tokyo and Shimonoseki.
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The head of the house on Akie, Abe's widow, became a mourning event.
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After the funeral ceremony, the audience put flowers in the coffin, after which the hearse went to cremation. After it, the ashes are symbolically placed in an urn.
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The current Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, called Abe "a good friend with whom many hours were spent as colleagues" .
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Shinzo Abe has served as the longest-serving prime minister of Japan in the country's recent history — 8 years and 8 months.
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For the Japanese, the former prime minister I remember "Abenomics", which was designed to revive the stagnant economy of a deflationary country.
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A small altar with a photo of Shinzo Abe has been installed on the territory of the Tokyo temple since Monday, where people come to lay flowers and honor the memory of the politician.