State Funeral Lawsuit

Litigation challenging the constitutionality of a state-funded funeral for a former prime minister in Japan

1. State Funeral Damages Resident Lawsuit

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2026-06-15)
3. Original Case: 「国葬」損害賠償等請求事件(住民訴訟)
4. DefendantsState of JapanPlaintiffsResidents' Group Against the State Funeral for Shinzo AbeCitizens' Coalition Opposing the State FuneralDefense AttorneysAttorney representing the Government of JapanPlaintiff AttorneysKuniaki YamaguchiYoshio KunimatsuJudgesPresiding Judge of the Supreme Court of JapanInstitutionsSupreme Court of JapanTokyo District CourtGovernment of Japan
5. Case Tags: State Funeral Lawsuit;Resident Lawsuit;Constitutional Violation;Post-Abe Era