Japan police admit security flaws as body of assassinated ex-PM Abe arrives home

A hearse carrying the body of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Tokyo on July 9 from the western Japanese city where he was shot at close range on the campaign trail

What you need to know:

  • The murder of Japan's best-known politician has rattled the country and sent shockwaves around the world, particularly given the nation's low levels of violent crime and strict gun laws.