An individual accused of targeting Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is due to disclose his reasons. The suspect, whose identity is withheld for legal reasons, is believed to have harbored harmful intentions against Mr. Abe. The timing, location, and details of the suspect's statement are yet to be revealed. The motives behind such threats on Japanese political figures are usually shrouded in a mix of personal grievances and political extremism.

In Japan’s typically safe and orderly society, threats against a major political figure are uncommon and grabbed the public's attention. The former PM's stance on certain political, social, and international issues have been divisive at times, potentially triggering such a situation. It reflects rising political tensions and the necessity for further security measures.

In the US or EU, security threats to politicians are unfortunately more common. Public figures face threats due to their policies, often divisive in nature, and it's a serious issue often linked to political extremism. Similar to Japan, such threats are highly scrutinized and usually lead to elevated security measures.