Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1954 |
| Age | 67 years (died on 08, Jul, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Tokyo, Japan |
| Date of Death | 08/07/2022 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Shinzō Abe
The Abe Memorial Corridor was completed in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and a ceremony marked its opening. The corridor forms part of an international convention centre built with Japanese grant aid, and Abe's widow, Akie, attended the event. A photo in the corridor shows Abe meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tetsuya Yamagami filed an appeal against his life sentence for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He reportedly agreed to appeal after persuasion from his lawyers. The case remains in the appeals process.
Tetsuya Yamagami, who shot Shinzo Abe in Nara in July 2022, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Nara District Court. The verdict ended the trial for a murder that shocked Japan. Yamagami later agreed to appeal the sentence.
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Bio/Wiki
| Political Party | Liberal Democratic Party |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Seikei University in 1977. Studied Public Policy at the University of Southern California's School of Public Policy for 3 semesters |
Personal Life
| Religion | Shinto |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married (widowed following his death in 2022) |
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| Wife/Spouse | Akie Matsuzaki aka 'Akky' |
| Marriage Date | 1987 |
Family
| Father | Shintaro Abe (Politician) |
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| Mother | Yoko Kishi (Politician) |
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Career
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Favourites
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| Actor | Girls |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He holds the record as the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese history, serving from December 26, 2012, to September 16, 2020. | |
| 2. He was born in Tokyo to a politically notable family. | |
| 3. His family roots are in Yamaguchi Prefecture. | |
| 4. He was the first Japanese Prime Minister born after World War II. | |
| 5. He made history as the first foreign leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower. | |
| 6. A corridor named in his honour in Varanasi, India, was completed in October 2026 as part of an international convention centre built with Japanese grant aid. |
