REPRESENTATIVE Ralph Yumul is proposing to name a portion of Marpi Road after Japanese Emperor Akihito to commemorate his visit to the island almost a decade ago.
Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko traveled to Saipan in June of 2005.
In an interview yesterday, Yumul said they are still working on the resolution and coordinating with the Japanese Consulate.
Yumul said he has to ask if itâs acceptable to name a portion of the Marpi Road after the emperor.
âI was told that the Japanese are very particular regarding naming streets after them so nothing is final yet â" we are still coordinating with the Japanâs consul. We want to know if itâs okay to name a portion of Marpi Road after the emperor. If it is okay then we will go ahead with the resolution,â Yumul said.
He is also coordinating with the Marianas Visitors Authority.
In related news, Ninpo Shinkyou delegation members from Japan are on island to inspect the site where they plan to build a monument in honor of the imperial couple.
The members of the delegation met with Gov. Eloy S. Inos on Wednesday morning to discuss the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the imperial coupleâs visit to Saipan.
The delegation wants to construct a commemorative monument at Banzaii Cliff and the Last Command Post in Marpi which were visited by the imperial couple in 2005.
Press Secretary Ivan Blanco in an email yesterday said the governor was delighted to meet with the delegation and discuss the project which will commence in April.
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Lawmaker proposes to name portion of Marpi Road after Japan emperor
Description : REPRESENTATIVE Ralph Yumul is proposing to name a portion of Marpi Road after Japanese Emperor Akihito to commemorate his visit to...
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