Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako (R) presents the "Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon" Decoration to Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán (L) at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako (R) presents the "Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon" Decoration to Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán (L) at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako (R) presents the "Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon" Decoration to Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán (L) at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán gives a speech after receiving the Decoration “Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon” at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako (R) presents the "Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon" Decoration to Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán (L) at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako gives a speech during the award ceremony of the “Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon” to Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán gives a speech after receiving the Decoration “Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon” at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán gives a speech after receiving the Decoration “Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon” at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako gives a speech during the award ceremony of the “Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon” to Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako gives a speech during the award ceremony of the “Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon” to Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako (L) congratulates Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán (R) after receiving the “Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon” at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

Senator Francisco Javier Chahuán was awarded the "Order of the

SANTIAGO, CHILE - MARCH 24: Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Javier Chahuán shows the Decoration "Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Neck Ribbon" received at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan on March 24, 2025 in Santiago (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako (R), presents the Executive Director of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, Mr. Julio Leiva Molina (L), with the donation within the framework of "Assistance for Community Projects" - "APC" 2024 between the diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Executive Director of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation Mr. Julio Leiva Molina signs the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024 between the Embassy of Japan in Chile and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, Ceremony held at the residence from the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Executive Director of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation Mr. Julio Leiva Molina gives a speech during the signing ceremony of the donation contract within the framework of "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024 between the Embassy of Japan in Chile and the Almirante Carlos Foundation Condell, ceremony held at the residence of the Japanese Embassy in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Ms. ITO Takako gives a speech during the signing ceremony of the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024 between this diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, Ceremony held in the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako (R), receives from the Executive Director of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation Mr. Julio Leiva Molina (L), a replica of the bell of the corvette Esmeralda, the only warship built as such for the Navy of Chile at the end of the signing of the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects" - "APC" 2024 between the diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, a ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Executive Director of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation Mr. Julio Leiva Molina gives a speech during the signing ceremony of the donation contract within the framework of "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024 between the Embassy of Japan in Chile and the Almirante Carlos Foundation Condell, ceremony held at the residence of the Japanese Embassy in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako (R), together with the Executive Director of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation Mr. Julio Leiva Molina (L) sign the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024 between This is the diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, Ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Ms. ITO Takako gives a speech during the signing ceremony of the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024 between this diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, Ceremony held in the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Ms. ITO Takako signs the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024" between this diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, Ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of the Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako (R), receives from the Executive Director of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation Mr. Julio Leiva Molina (L), a replica of the bell of the corvette Esmeralda, the only warship built as such for the Navy of Chile at the end of the signing of the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects" - "APC" 2024 between the diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, a ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: The donation contract signing ceremony was held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile within the framework of "Assistance for Community Projects - "APC" 2024 between this diplomatic between this diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. Ceremony that was led by the Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako together with members of the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: (L-R) Director of Plans Fundación Almirante Carlos Condell Mr. Alejandro Campos, Executive Director Fundación Almirante Carlos Condell Mr. Julio Leiva Molina, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Director Instituto del Mar Bicentenario Captain Williams Mrs. Carolina Díaz Sánchez pose for a photograph at the end of the signing of the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects" - "APC" 2024 between the diplomatic mission and the Foundation Admiral Carlos Condell, ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako (R), shakes hands with the Executive Director Fundación Almirante Carlos Condell Mr. Julio Leiva Molina (L), at the end of the signing of the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects” - "APC" 2024 between the diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

Embassy of Japan in Chile delivers donation for project in educa

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 22: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako (R), together with the Executive Director Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation Mr. Julio Leiva Molina (L), pose for a photograph at the end of the signing of the donation contract within the framework of the "Assistance for Community Projects” - "APC" 2024 between the diplomatic mission and the Almirante Carlos Condell Foundation, ceremony held at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 22, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana gives a speech during the award ceremony of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Ambassador of Japan to Chile Ms. ITO Takako, Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana, Victoria Aránguiz award for Best Science Fiction Story, Paula San Martín competition jury, and Emina Himesama competition jury during the award ceremony of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Japanese Embassy in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Ambassador of Japan to Chile Ms. ITO Takako, Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana, Cathalina San Cristobal award for Best Message, Emina Himesama jury of the competition, and Paula San Martín jury of the competition, during the awarding of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana gives a speech during the award ceremony of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Ambassador of Japan to Chile Ms. ITO Takako, Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana, Rosario Soto award for Best Technique, Emina Himesama jury of the competition, and Paula San Martín jury of the competition, during the awarding of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Ms. ITO Takako gives a speech during the award ceremony of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Ambassador of Japan to Chile Ms. ITO Takako, Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana, Victoria Aránguiz award for Best Science Fiction Story, Cathalina San Cristobal award for Best Message, Rosario Soto award for Best Technician, Emina Himesama jury of the contest, and Paula San Martín jury of the contest, during the award ceremony of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana (L), together with the Ambassador of Japan in Chile Ms. ITO Takako (R), pose for the press before the award ceremony of the First National MANGA Contest on No Violence at the residence of the Japanese Embassy in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: (R - L) Victoria Aránguiz award for Best Science Fiction Story, Rosario Soto award for Best Technique, Minister of Women and Gender Equality of Chile Antonia Orellana, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, and Cathalina San Cristobal award for Best Message, pose for the press at the end of the award ceremony for the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Japanese Embassy in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: Ambassador of Japan in Chile Ms. ITO Takako gives a speech during the award ceremony of the First National MANGA Contest on Non-Violence at the residence of the Embassy of Japan in Chile on November 19, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, President, Parliamentary League of Friendship Chile - Japan Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, Minister of State of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation of Chile Aisén Etcheverry, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Vice President of the University of Tokyo Mrs. HAYASHI Kaori, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, and Prof. Emeritus YOSHII Yuzuru, pose for the official photograph at the end of the ceremony inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory project - TAO of the University of Tokyo on April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: The Ambassador of Japan in Chile, Mrs. ITO Takako, speaks during the inauguration ceremony of the Atacama Observatory project of the University of Tokyo - TAO on April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: The Ambassador of Japan in Chile, Mrs. ITO Takako, speaks during the inauguration ceremony of the Atacama Observatory project of the University of Tokyo - TAO on April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: The Ambassador of Japan in Chile, Mrs. ITO Takako, speaks during the inauguration ceremony of the Atacama Observatory project of the University of Tokyo - TAO on April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

SANTIAGO, CHILE – DECEMBER 28: Her Excellency Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako, enters the Palacio de La Moneda to present her credentials to the President of Chile Gabriel Boric on December 28, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

SANTIAGO, CHILE – DECEMBER 28: Her Excellency Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako, enters the Palacio de La Moneda to present her credentials to the President of Chile Gabriel Boric on December 28, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

SANTIAGO, CHILE – DECEMBER 28: Her Excellency Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako, enters the Palacio de La Moneda to present her credentials to the President of Chile Gabriel Boric on December 28, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

SANTIAGO, CHILE – DECEMBER 28: Her Excellency Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako, enters the Palacio de La Moneda to present her credentials to the President of Chile Gabriel Boric on December 28, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

SANTIAGO, CHILE – DECEMBER 28: Her Excellency Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako, enters the Palacio de La Moneda to present her credentials to the President of Chile Gabriel Boric on December 28, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako presents credential

SANTIAGO, CHILE – DECEMBER 28: Her Excellency Ambassador of Japan to Chile ITO Takako, enters the Palacio de La Moneda to present her credentials to the President of Chile Gabriel Boric on December 28, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)