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Japan’s Abe Returns to Work After Unexpected Hospital Visit

Abe spent day at hospital Monday, fueling health concerns
Premier previously resigned in 2007, citing health woes

Shinzo Abe speaks to the media on Aug. 19.Photographer: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images

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By Isabel Reynolds

August 19, 2020 at 5:02 AM UTC

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August 19, 2020 at 9:18 AM UTC

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to his official residence to resume work Wednesday, making his first public appearance since an unexpected visit to a Tokyo hospital this week.

Abe spoke briefly to reporters in the foyer of the residence in response to questions about his health. He was last seen on camera entering a car Monday, after spending several hours at Keio University Hospital in Tokyo.