Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced his two-day official visit to Japan, marking his eighth trip to the country since taking office in 2014. The visit began on Friday, August 29, with a warm reception from the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, who greeted him with national flags and enthusiastic chants.

Expressing gratitude on social media, Modi praised the community for preserving Indian culture while contributing significantly to Japanese society.

As part of the welcome, a cultural program was organized where Japanese artists showcased classical Indian art forms. A Japanese tabla player, trained under Pandit Lakshmi Maharaj and fluent in Hindi, performed before the Prime Minister, calling the experience the most memorable of his life.

Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, Japanese women dressed in Rajasthani attire sang traditional folk songs, while a Bharatnatyam dancer expressed delight after posing for a photo with Modi.

The core agenda of the visit revolves around the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, where Modi will hold high-level talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Discussions are expected to focus on deepening cooperation in semiconductors, clean energy, startups, and strengthening supply chain resilience. On Saturday, August 30, the two leaders will travel by high-speed train to Sendai to tour a semiconductor facility.

Following his Japan trip, PM Modi will proceed to Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 and September 1, where he is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for crucial discussions.