A ceremony was held in the ancient Vietnamese city of Hoi An to mark the start of restoration work on the so-called "Japanese Bridge."
People from Vietnam and Japan attended the event, which was hosted by the city on Wednesday.
The bridge, which is said to have been built by Japanese people centuries ago, is located in the city's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hoi An was an old trading hub. In the 16th and 17th centuries, many Japanese merchants visited there.
The bridge is considered a symbol of friendship between the two countries, but it has deteriorated over the years.
The city has decided to restore the bridge together with the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The head of the agency's Vietnam office says it is significant to restore the symbol of the two countries' relationship.
The restoration work is hoped to be completed in 2023 -- the year that marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
People from Vietnam and Japan attended the event, which was hosted by the city on Wednesday.
The bridge, which is said to have been built by Japanese people centuries ago, is located in the city's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hoi An was an old trading hub. In the 16th and 17th centuries, many Japanese merchants visited there.
The bridge is considered a symbol of friendship between the two countries, but it has deteriorated over the years.
The city has decided to restore the bridge together with the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The head of the agency's Vietnam office says it is significant to restore the symbol of the two countries' relationship.
The restoration work is hoped to be completed in 2023 -- the year that marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Summary
Ceremony held in Hoi An, Vietnam for restoration of "Japanese Bridge", a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bridge, built by Japanese centuries ago, symbolizes friendship but has deteriorated. Restoration to be done together with Japan International Cooperation Agency. Expected completion in 2023,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221228_17/
Date: Dec. 28, 2022
Created: 2022/12/29 16:27
Updated: 2025/12/09 09:51
Last Read: 2022/12/29 16:30