India, Sept. 11 -- With the aim of further strengthening Japan-India relations, the Ambassador of Japan to India, Keiichi Ono, inaugurated the 'Japan Month' celebrations at his residence in the Capital on Wednesday.

The evening opened with a soulful koto recital, the traditional 13 stringed Japanese zither, setting a serene cultural tone.

In his address, ambassador expressed gratitude to all contributors and participants, noting, "This will further build our ties, as Japan-India relations have grown significantly, further reinforced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Japan a few weeks ago."

The chief guest, Sibi George, former Ambassador of India to Japan, highlighted the depth of bilateral ties, saying, "We have seen ...