22 Apr 1923

Taiwan
  • Crown Prince Hirohito traveled from Takao (now Kaohsiung) to Heito (now Pintung), Taiwan by train to visit Taiwan Sugar Corporation's Ako plant, In the afternoon, he returned to Takao and visited Mount Takao (now Mount Shou) on the coast. ww2dbase [Showa | Heito, Takao | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 22 Apr 1923
Crown Prince Hirohito at the Ako sugar plant, Heito, Taiwan, 22 Apr 1923Civilians welcoming Crown Prince Hirohito, Heito Station, Taiwan, 22 Apr 1923

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