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India-Japan Tourism Soars 37%: How Fukushima's Recovery Attracts Global Visitors

Indian tourism to Japan has surged dramatically with a 37% increase this year. Two young Indian planners living in Fukushima are driving this trend through educational tours. They showcase Fukushima's remarkable recovery and transformation after the 2011 earthquake. These tours attract students and educators from India and 24 countries to study sustainable community development.

Key Points: India Japan Tourism Grows 37% with Fukushima Educational Tours

  • Indian tourists to Japan increased 37% reaching 230,000 visitors this year
  • Two Indian managers in Fukushima create educational tours for global students
  • Fukushima transforms with new bioethanol, hydrogen and robotics industries
  • Educational tours attract students and principals from India and 24 countries
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India and Japan are becoming more close

Indian tourists to Japan surge 37% as young Indian planners in Fukushima create educational tours showcasing recovery and new industries to global visitors.

"We introduce our favorite Fukushima all over the world - Trishit Banerjee and Swastika Harsh Jajoo"

Tokyo, November 11

The relation between India and Japan are becoming more close to accept maximum number of Indian visitors. Japan Tourism Agency announced that 230,000 Indian tourists visited to Japan since January to September in this year.

It is 37 per cent increasing from previous year and 230,000 recorded beyond the number of 2024's 1-year Indian visitors.

Two young Indian planners living in Fukushima contribute to acceleration of this trend. Fukushima was damaged by Great East Japan Earthquake 2011 and currently on the way to recover and transform.

Trishit Banerjee (27) is a manager of Futaba Area Tourism Research Association and came from Mumbai. Swastika Harsh Jajoo(29) is a manager of FATRA and came from Delhi. They introduce "Educational Tour to Fukushima" to not only Japan but also all over the world including India.

They have come to Japan as foreign students of Tohoku University. Through learning and daily life they sympathized and be attracted to Tohoku area especially Fukushima.

Already they accepted "Educational Tourists" from 24 countries to study serious experience of Fukushima and recovering to transform to new community. Currently new industry of bioethanol, hydrogen, robot, wine industry, new agriculture and so on. They advocate its process is good text to create livable society for the people all over the world.

From India in January first internship students five people of Nath School of Business and Technology came based on MOU between NSBT and FATRA. In December 2nd internship students 10 people will come to Fukushima.

Not only students but also 20 Indian principals of school visited Fukushima. It is supported by EDTERRA which is educational tourism company.

Fukushima is recovering and cultivate new industry including energy resource, robot, drone, agriculture and so on. They are future subject of Japanese society. Considering its value to envisage future community, two young Indian planners define their mission "We introduce our favorite Fukushima all over the world".

- ANI

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Rohit P
37% increase in Indian tourists to Japan is huge! Shows how our relationship is growing beyond just business. I visited Tokyo last year and the hospitality was wonderful. Hope more Indians get to experience Japanese culture.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the growing ties, I hope our government ensures this doesn't lead to brain drain. Young talented Indians like Trishit and Swastika should also have opportunities to contribute to India's development. The balance is important.
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Swati Y
The educational tourism concept is brilliant! Learning from Fukushima's transformation into a hub for renewable energy and robotics could really benefit Indian students. We need more such international collaborations in education.
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Michael C
As someone who has worked in both countries, the India-Japan partnership has tremendous potential. Their technological expertise combined with our human capital can create wonders. The Fukushima recovery story is truly inspiring for the world.
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Kavya N
So proud of these young Indians making a difference abroad! The fact that they're helping Fukushima recover while promoting educational tourism shows true global citizenship. More power to them! 🙌

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