Ginunita ni Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa ang ika-162 anibersaryo ng kaarawan ni Jose Rizal nitong Lunes, Hunyo 19, sa pamamagitan ng pagbahagi ng kaniyang larawan katabi ang monumento ng bayani sa Hibiya Park in Tokyo, Japan.

“Today is the 162nd birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal. 🎂✨ In Hibiya Park, his monument stands as a reminder of our deep ties. 🇯🇵🤝🇵🇭,” ani Koshikawa sa isang Twitter post.

“While his travel to Japan was short, we honor his legacy that ties our heritage together to be closer,” saad pa niya.

Courtesy: Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines/Twitter

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Nakasulat naman sa plake ng monumento sa larawan ang ilang detalye tungkol sa pagpunta umano ni Rizal sa Japan noong 1888, walong taon bago siya mamatay.

“Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero of the Philippines, stayed in 1888 at Tokyo Hotel located at this site. Unveiled June 19, 1961,” makikitang nakasulat sa monumento.