As Japan laid its assassinated former-prime minister to rest on Tuesday, a discreet show of solidarity was wrapping up 8000 kilometres away in Orange.
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The 'flag of the flying sun' flew at half-mast outside the Orange Civic Centre, alongside Australia's national and Indigenous colours.
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Orange is tied to Japan through sister-city Ushiku, which has hosted students and cultural exchange programs since 1990.
Former-councillor Chris Gryllis helped negotiate that partnership 32 years ago, and was integral in organising this week's tribute on the sister-city committee.
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"After the unfortunate event of last week - the episode with the former-prime minister - and with today his funeral, I thought it would be appropriate to honour [him] in this way," Mr Gryllis said.
Mr Abe was buried in his hometown of Shimonoseki, four days after being shot by a lone gunman during a campaign speech.
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William Davis
Covering local government and breaking news in Orange with the Central Western Daily. Got a story? Contact me at william.davis@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Covering local government and breaking news in Orange with the Central Western Daily. Got a story? Contact me at william.davis@austcommunitymedia.com.au
