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Abe’s death leaves an indelible mark in Japan’s history and a huge void in the hearts of many. - Reuters Photo

Former Japanese Prime Minister the late Shinzo Abe - 123RF

Police stand guard at the entrance to the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Sept 21, 2022. - (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

Kishida praised the queen's "extremely important role in world peace and stability". - AFP Photo

Members of the Japan information and study centre hold a candlelight vigil to pay tribute to the late former prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe at Ahmedabad Management Association in Ahmedabad on July 9. Photo by Sam Panthaky/AFP

The Japanese government is preparing for the participation of about 6,400 people in the state funeral for Abe. - Kyodo Photo

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People offer flowers to late former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo on July 11, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

Taiwanese Vice President William Lai (C) attends the funeral of late former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe at the Zojoji Temple in Tokyo on July 12, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

People watch the hearse transporting the body of late former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe as it leaves Zojoji Temple in Tokyo on July 12, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)