Japan on high alert as it readies for ex-PM Abe's state funeral

Japan has imposed tight security measures in the capital as it prepares to hold a state funeral for slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday with foreign dignitaries attending.Two stands for the general public to lay tribute flowers will be set up at a park near the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo, the venue for the major event, with baggage inspection to be conducted for those offering flowers and access to streets around the site restricted, the government said.The state-funded event, starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, faces growing criticism as it is expected to cost some 1.66 billion yen…READ FULL ARTICLE