On Tuesday, Japan bid a final farewell to its slain Ex-PM Shinzo Abe. The ceremony was attended by PM Narendra Modi & U.S. V-P Kamala Harris among other world leaders. The ceremony was also marked by protests from Japanese citizens. Why? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Japan bids final farewell to Shinzo Abe

A state funeral for Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe has upset Japanese citizens. Thousands are protesting on the streets of Tokyo to make Japan's govt call off the ceremony. Why? Because it's going to cost $11.4 Million. Molly Gambhir tells you more. 

Gravitas: Japanese citizens protest against 'lavish funeral' for Shinzo Abe

The controversial state funeral of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe concluded on Tuesday evening amidst massive protests in central Tokyo city. Attended by dignitaries including US Vice President Kamala Harris and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who considered Abe a personal friend, the funeral service took place at Nippon Budokan.

As thousands protest, Japan holds rare state funeral for ex-PM Abe 

In pics: Japan, foreign dignitaries pay respects to Abe amidst protest

Japan bid farewell to former prime minister Shinzo Abe with a state funeral that has caused a massive controversy around the country. Abe was assassinated during a campaign rally on July 8 and his death has revealed a deep connection between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Unification Church – a issue that has led to widespread protests in Japan.

Japan bids farewell to ex-PM Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral

IN PICS | Why state funeral of ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe has resulted in protests

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tumbled to its lowest level since he took office, hit by growing anger over a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe and his ruling party's ties to a controversial church, an opinion poll showed.

Support for Japan's PM Fumio Kishida tumbles as anger over Shinzo Abe's state funeral grows