New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- In a heartwarming display of cultural exchange, Japan's Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, hosted Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari at his residence in New Delhi this week. The meeting blended Japanese traditions with diplomatic dialogue, highlighting growing cultural and tourism ties between Japan and Rajasthan.

Welcoming Ms Kumari in a tatami-matted room adorned with calligraphy, Mr Keiichi donned traditional attire and served freshly whisked matcha tea in the spirit of Chado-- the Japanese Way of Tea.

Sharing a glimpse of the meeting on X (formerly Twitter), the envoy wrote, "Welcomed H.E. @KumariDiya, Deputy CM of Rajasthan, at my residence and served her freshly whisked #matcha, in the spirit of Cha...