Former Prime Minister Abe's physical condition deteriorated.
The longest administration in history has come to an end with the unexpected appearance of many people who have announced their resignation because of the recurrence of their chronic illness. However, the sudden deterioration of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's physical condition was obvious from the edge.
There are several opportunities a day for the Prime Minister to get a first-hand look at the Prime Minister's office, such as when he goes to and from the official residence or when ministers gather. It was the afternoon of August 12th that I was convinced of the obvious "strangeness". It was when the government appealed in a lawsuit over the "black rain" that fell after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, and asked the reason by "hanging".
The gait seems heavy and the complexion is pale. Mr. Abe answered three questions, but his voice was thin and faint. There were some scenes where I was stuck with the answer. The third question was different from the "Hagurakashi" that had often been asked before, and the questions were not at all engaged.
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