The man, in his 70s, set himself alight near the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, local media said, after telling police he was opposed to plans for a state funeral for ex-leader Abe, who was assassinated in July.

The man, in his 70s, set himself alight near the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, local media said, after telling police he was opposed to plans for a state funeral for ex-leader Abe, who was assassinated in July.