Japan’s crown prince honours settlers who built Paraguay ties
Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Crown Princess Kiko attended a ceremony on Friday marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay, with the prince praising in a speech the contributions made by the immigrants and their descendants to the South American country. In an address at the event near the Paraguayan capital Asuncion, the crown prince, the younger brother of Emperor…
Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito attended a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay, praising the contributions of immigrants and their descendants to the country. The event, attended by around 650 people, including President Santiago Pena, highlighted the close ties between the two nations, attributed to the Japanese immigrants who overcame hardships to establish a new settlement in 1936.
The royal couple, who are on an official visit to Paraguay, expressed hope for continued collaboration, noting the Japanese community's impact on agriculture, education, and society, further enriching Paraguay's multicultural identity.
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