Japan’s outgoing prime minister Shinzo Abe bids farewell

SCMP Clips -- Sep 18

Shinzo Abe, Japan's outgoing and longest-serving prime minister, left his office in Tokyo for the last time on September 16, 2020. Abe had announced his plans to resign in August, citing health problems related to ulcerative colitis.

Japan’s parliament formally elected Abe’s right-hand man, Yoshihide Suga, to take over as prime minister on September 16, 2020.