Overview

• Ambassador Ono Keiichi welcomed Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari at his New Delhi residence on August 21–22 for a ceremonial visit.
• He served freshly whisked matcha in the spirit of Chado in a tatami-matted room with a calligraphy scroll while dressed in traditional attire.
• Both principals posted on X confirming a discussion on boosting tourism between Japan and Rajasthan linked to Kumari’s upcoming JATA Tourism EXPO trip.
• Official photographs from the residence documented the exchange and emphasized the event’s cultural symbolism.
• Media coverage highlighted positive online reactions to the hospitality and setting, and reported no formal agreements were announced.