Things to Know About Shinzo Abe

Abe is Japan's first prime minister born after the events of World War II.

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Shinzo Abe, 62, was elected Japan's prime minister in December 2012.

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Abe was the first Japanese prime minister to visit the memorial of the USS Arizona

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Abe was first elected to Japan's House of Representatives in 1993

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Shinzo is married to Akie Abe, and the couple have no children

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Abe was the first foreign leader to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower.

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Things to Know About Shinzo Abe

Abe is Japan's first prime minister born after the events of World War II.

Shinzo Abe, 62, was elected Japan's prime minister in December 2012.

Abe was the first Japanese prime minister to visit the memorial of the USS Arizona

Abe was first elected to Japan's House of Representatives in 1993

Shinzo is married to Akie Abe, and the couple have no children

Abe was the first foreign leader to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower.

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