Crown Prince, Crown Princess Meet Japanese Settlers in Paraguay, Praise Strenuous Efforts Toward Agricultural Development
YGUAZU, Paraguay — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko met Japanese settlers in Yguazu, eastern Paraguay, on Sunday during their visit to the country.
During their recent visit to Paraguay, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko met with Japanese settlers in Yguazu. This marks the first time the crown prince and princess have visited this town. The Imperial couple expressed their admiration for the hard work put in by the settlers to clear forests and contribute to agricultural development.
Yguazu is home to the latest wave of Japanese settlers in Paraguay, with the country celebrating 65 years of Japanese settlement on this date. At the luncheon, held by a Japanese-affiliated organization, the crown prince and princess greeted around 30 settlers individually, expressing their support and encouragement. The crown prince specifically praised the settlers' efforts in developing a vast agricultural hub in the challenging natural environment.
Earlier, the Imperial couple also visited La Colmena, the first settlement of Japanese emigrants in Paraguay before World War II. This historic town, now known as the 'capital of fruit,' was built upon the foundation of clearing primeval forests and starting farming. The crown prince expressed his happiness at having visited La Colmena, acknowledging the pioneers who made this achievement possible.
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