RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The decorations were presented to Mako and Akishino this Tuesday at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo by the Paraguayan ambassador to Japan Raúl Florentin Antola, according to the Paraguayan diplomatic delegation.
The Extraordinary Grand Cross is granted to both on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Crown Prince Akishino’s visit to Paraguay and the 5th anniversary of another trip to the country, by Princess Mako, the Prince’s daughter and niece of Emperor Naruhito.
Akishino and Mako’s trips took place, respectively, within the framework of the commemorations of the 70th and 80th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Paraguay, and on both occasions included an extensive agenda of events with national officials and civil society representatives.
These visits contributed to “strengthen the friendship” between both countries, as well as to “promote understanding” between the Japanese and Paraguayan peoples, the embassy said in a press release.