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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

President Santiago Peña hosts Japanese Crown Prince and Princess for 90th anniversary of immigration

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña met with Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan on Thursday. The visit marks the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Paraguay.

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Why It Matters

This diplomatic visit commemorates the historical ties and 90-year presence of the Japanese community in Paraguay.

Key Facts

  • President Santiago Peña hosted Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko on Thursday.
  • The visit is part of an official tour by the Japanese imperial couple.
  • The visit commemorates the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Paraguay.

Who's Mentioned

personKiko of Akishino“Crown Princess of Japan”personFumihito“Crown Prince of Japan”personSantiago Peña“President of Paraguay”other90“Years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay”locationLa Colmena“First Japanese colony in Paraguay”locationParaguay“Host country”locationIguazú“Location of commemorative events”locationAsunción“Capital of Paraguay”locationJapan“Country of origin for the visiting royals”