Lucknow,

26 Feb (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has enhanced

connections with Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, which is home to Mount Fuji (a

UNESCO World Heritage site), with an emphasis on Buddhist tourism, investment,

and cultural interaction. Recent discussions with a Yamanashi group emphasized

possible cooperation between UP's six important Buddhist sites and Japanese

history, such as tourist development. The partnership focuses on tourist

promotion, using Yamanashi's Mount Fuji (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since

2013) and UP's Buddhist circuit, which is significant for Japan's sizable

Buddhist community. Discussions focused on the common cultural legacy and

possibilities for investment in tourist infrastructure, with CM Yogi

encouraging Japanese visitors and investors to Uttar Pradesh.

In

a post on X, he mentioned, “Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak and a UNESCO World

Heritage site, rises as a timeless symbol of perseverance, discipline and

spiritual balance. With the majestic Mount Fuji in the backdrop, a symbol of

Japan’s timeless beauty and cultural pride, it is my good fortune to witness it

on a bright and sunny day. Thank you, Japan!”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi