A State Funeral without essentials of state or funeral

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The so-called State funeral of Abe, late Prime Minister of Japan, was held on September 27.  I have one comment after seeing the video: regret!

The State funeral is short of the elements of the State and funeral.  The ceremony yesterday was nothing but a big memorial service compared to the Christian world.

Question one, what is the element of the State?  A national flag posted on the wall is far from appropriate. 

The element of the State is the culture of Japan, which includes, but does not limit to, the Jin-ja(神社) or sacred shine; the Haori-Hakama(羽織袴), and the Kimono(着物) known as the traditional Japanese suits for male and female; the Guards with Samurai(侍) suit who are carrying the traditional weapons to guard Abe’s columbarium; the Royal Gomon(御紋) together with the Cabinet’s emblem of Goshichi-Kiri(五七桐); to highlight Mr. Abe’s family Kamon(家紋); and Japanese traditional music, etc.

The element of the funeral should begin with a religious ceremony; through a Japanese traditional parade, which takes a brief stop at significant spots such as the Royal Palace Court(皇居); the Diet or parliament; the Kantei(官邸) or the Cabinet Hall; the Yasukuni or the Arlington National Cemetery of Japan, and the TV live.

It seems to me that the Japanese government knows nothing about soft power.

They forgot what a State funeral should be.  It is regret to waste a precious opportunity to unify the Japanese people.