India, Sept. 12 -- W ith the aim of further strengthening Japan-India relations, Ambassador of Japan to India, Keiichi Ono, marked Japan Month celebrations at his residence in the Capital on Wednesday. The evening opened with a soulful recital of the koto, a traditional 13 stringed Japanese zither, setting a serene tone for the evening. Addressing the gathering, the Ambassador expressed gratitude to all 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, who served as the Ambassador of India to Japan, highlighted the depth of bilateral ties, saying, "We have seen our relationship flourish across multiple partnerships in business, security, science and technology." Guests were invited to experience a matcha tea ceremony conducted by the ambassador, followed by a spread of traditional Japanese delicacies, offering a taste of Japan's rich heritage....