Iran Press/ Asia: Abe’s widow, Akie Abe, traveled with her husband’s body to their home in the country’s capital, the outlet reported.
Their car arrived at throngs of people lining the streets near Abe’s home.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the residence after the motorcade’s arrival, Kyodo reported.
The murder of Japan's best-known politician rattled the country and sent shockwaves around the world, particularly given the nation's low levels of violent crime and strict gun laws.
The suspect in the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the weapon he used was homemade, Nara Nishi police told a news conference on Friday.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, admitted to shooting Abe, police said. Yamagami, who is unemployed, told investigators he holds hatred toward a certain group that he thought Abe was linked to. Police have not named the group.
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