Abe sets new record for prime minister longevity
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made history Wednesday by becoming Japan’s longest-serving political leader, though he hasn’t achieved his biggest goal of revising the nation’s pacifist constitution.
Abe marked his 2,887th day in office, surpassing Taro Katsura from the early 20th century.
Following his disappointing 20062007 term, Abe returned to office in 2012 and has since bolstered Japan’s defense role but hasn’t yet been able to change the constitution to allow a fullfledged military.