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Wife of late Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe visits Hoi An

Translated by NAM VIET • 04/03/2024 20:35

(QNO) - Abe Akie - the wife of late Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe, accompanied by Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio, and Consul General of Japan in Da Nang city Yakabe Yoshinori, visited Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, on the evening of March 3rd.

phu-nhan-2(1).jpg — Widow Abe Akie (third person from the right) at the grave of Japanese businessman Tani Yajirobei in Hoi An

The Japanese delegation led by Widow Abe Akie visited the grave of Japanese businessman Tani Yajirobei at Truong Le block, Cam Chau ward, Hoi An city.

The grave is a relic included in the tour program of the Japanese old traces in Hoi An. They also visited the Vietnam - Japan cultural space, where late PM Shinzo Abe directly cut the ribbon to open in 2017.

phu-nhan-1(1).jpg — Widow Abe Akie at the Vietnam - Japan cultural space

phu-nhan-7(1).jpg — Widow Abe Akie visits Chua Cau (Japanese Covered Bridge).

Earlier, as Chairperson of the Japan Foundation for Social Contribution Fund, the wife of late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe participated in several activities in the program of the Vietnam - Japan exchange towards the future in Hanoi Capital and Da Nang city.

Translated by NAM VIET