The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shocked those who followed his career in the Bay Area.
Those who had the chance to meet him on Friday reflected on the lasting impact he had around the world as well as on the local economy and culture.
"He was one, in at least in my interactions with him, that never shied away from an actual intellectual debate," Auslin told KPIX 5 on Friday. Over 80 Japanese companies have a presence in the Bay Area today thanks in part to Abe. Randolph says he helped define policy and give the country consistent leadership that brought their economy into the 21st century as he improved their relationship with the U.S.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japanese Americans Citizens League partnered with the government for a Kakehashi program allowing hundreds of young adults to travel to Japan regularly so they could engage with the citizens, politicians, and business leaders abroad.
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