 He offered a loan of 20 million yen – Japan’s first ever to Pakistan (besides India).Promoting mutual diplomacy between Pakistan and Japan, Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko undertook a visit of Pakistan on 23–29 January 1962 to create the feeling of harmony in Asia, while reparations and normalization were still irritants in improving Japanese relations in Asia.In his welcome address the Emperor admired Japan–Pakistan ties