Acknowledgments to Japanese and Nikkei people

In a very emotional ceremony held on Saturday August 14; Awards were given to Japanese and Nikkei people, who have worked for the well-being of the community for more than 10 years.

This recognition was instituted by the Federation of Japanese Associations of Paraguay, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of its Foundation.

On behalf of the President of the Federation; Mr. Edward Higaki, the President of the Japanese Association of Encarnacion, Mrs. AIKO KUROSU, presented the awards to the following people:

*Hiroko Nakamura

*Yayoi Matsuo

* Yoshiaki sawai

* Reiko sakanashi

* Ana Maria Wakamori

* Marina Ogura from Motomori

* Eva sakanashi

*Marumi Yamamoto

*Margarita Mizuguchi

* Yumiko akagi of Mitsui

*Taekō Noguchi

*Ritsuko Jinzenji