PALPA: A Japanese national, who is residing in Palpa for long, has provided financial assistance for constructing a school building in Bakamalang, Palpa. Japanese national Kazumasa Kakimi provided Rs 100,000 for purchasing land for constructing the building of Sarswoti Primary School. Kazumasa is popularly known as ‘Ok Baje’ in Palpa district for his contributions to the education sector.