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Japan Boosts Tourism in Puri with Cultural Evening, Eyes Stronger India Ties

The Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata organized 'An Evening in Japan' in Puri to promote tourism and cultural exchange between the two nations. Deputy Consul General Ashida Katsunori emphasized the role of education in Japan's development during the event. This cultural initiative coincides with high-level diplomatic engagements, including a meeting where Japanese State Minister Kuunimitsu Ayano reaffirmed the countries' "Special Strategic Global Partnership." Further economic cooperation was discussed at the 7th Joint Committee Meeting for the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Tokyo.

Key Points: Japan Promotes Tourism in Odisha, Strengthens India Partnership

  • Cultural event in Puri promotes Japanese tourism
  • Deputy Consul General highlights education's role
  • Local leader sees Puri's beach appeal to Japanese
  • MPs meet Japanese State Minister
  • CEPA Joint Committee meets in Tokyo
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Odisha: Japanese Consulate General organises 'An Evening in Japan' to promote tourism, cultural exchange

Japan Consulate hosts 'An Evening in Japan' in Puri to boost tourism & cultural exchange, amid high-level talks to advance strategic partnership.

"Japan and India are 'Special Strategic Global Partners' which share fundamental values - Kuunimitsu Ayano"

Puri, March 6

Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata has organised 'An Evening in Japan' in collaboration with India-Japan Friendship Centre and the Hotel Association, Puri in Odisha.

The event, held on Thursday, was aimed at Japanese tourism promotion and the exchange of culture between the two nations.

Addressing the gathering in Puri, Deputy Consul General of Japan, Ashida Katsunori, said, "I learnt about Puri a lot when I came here. Education played a key role in Japan's development."

Katsunori delivered a presentation on Japan as a major tourist destination.

Speaking to ANI, Kunna Dash, President of India-Japan Friendship Centre, hailed Puri for attracting Japanese tourists.

Kunna Dash said, "I was born in Puri, and I lived in Japan for 35 years. Japan consulate wanted a cultural exchange between Japan and India. Japan is surrounded by the ocean, and Japanese people like Puri due to the beach. If we further develop, Puri will attract more tourists."

Earlier on Thursday, according to a press release by the Japanese Foreign Affairs, a delegation of MPs led by Congress leader Manish Tewari gave a courtesy call to the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kuunimitsu Ayano.

As per the release, the Japanese minister stated that Japan and India are "Special Strategic Global Partners" which share fundamental values and expressed her intention to steadily advance cooperation across a wide range of fields, including economy, investment, and innovation based on the Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next Decade announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan in last August.

The Indian delegation stated that it would like to contribute to the further development of the bilateral relations.

Furthering the economic ties between the two nations, the 7th Joint Committee Meeting under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was held on March 2 in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary, Department of Commerce, Rajesh Agrawal, Government of India, and the Senior Deputy Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative. Japan's focus on education and discipline is something we should definitely emulate more in India. Hope this leads to more student exchange programs and technology sharing, not just tourism.
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Kunna Dash
As someone born in Puri, this makes me very proud! Having lived in Japan, I can see the natural connection. Both cultures respect tradition and nature. Let's hope for direct flights from Tokyo to Bhubaneswar soon!
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Aman W
While promoting tourism is good, I hope the development in Puri is sustainable and doesn't spoil the natural beauty and the local culture. We've seen what unchecked tourism can do to our pilgrimage sites. Let's learn from Japan's model of clean and respectful tourism.
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Sarah B
The strategic partnership mentioned is key. In a world with so much instability, having a reliable partner like Japan who shares democratic values is a huge asset for India. The economic and innovation cooperation will benefit both nations immensely.
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Vikram M
Jai Jagannath! 🙏 Puri is not just a beach, it's a *dham*. I hope the Japanese visitors also get to experience the deep spiritual heritage and the Rath Yatra. That would be a true cultural exchange. More than beaches, it's the devotion that defines Puri.

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