[Shinzo Abe Park | A quiet memorial space in Pristina] A park named as a symbol of friendship between Japan and Kosovo

"Abe Shinzo Park" in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, is a place named in honor of the achievements of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In 2018, when Abe was prime minister, Japan announced the "Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative". This was to support economic and social reforms in the Western Balkans region, including Kosovo, and was a measure that could be said to be a symbol of friendly relations between Japan and Kosovo. Following this trend, the park was completed in October 2023 and named "Abe Shinzo Park". ⸻ 🌿 [Park atmosphere] - A small, quiet park with benches and lawns - Surrounded by high-rise apartment buildings on both sides, it is easy to get shade, making it a perfect rest spot on hot days - A place of relaxation for local people with a calm atmosphere ⸻ 📍 [Access precautions] If you walk from the city center, you will need to cross the railway tracks, so be sure to check the access route in advance! Rather than a tourist spot, it's good to remember it as a quiet stopover where you can feel the relationship between Japan and Kosovo. ⸻ 🎌【Points】 ・One of the few public facilities overseas named after "Shinzo Abe" ・I feel a little proud to see Japan's diplomatic presence and support remaining in this way ・It seems that it has also become an opportunity for the people of Kosovo to deepen their impression of Japan as a country ⸻ #ShinzoAbePark #Kosovo #Pristina #KosovoTravel #Japan-KosovoFriendship #WesternBalkanCooperationInitiative #Japan'sFootprintsSpreadingAcrossTheWorld #PoliticsAndTravel #QuietPlaceOfLearning #AbsolutelyFreeTravel