The Japanese ambassador to India Hiroshi F Suzuki has invited Indian students and young Indian populace to visit and study in Japan. In an interview with Hindi-speaking YouTuber Mayo San, Hiroshi F Suzuki said that it is very easy to get student visa to Japan. He said all you have to do is present a student ID card to get a visa.
Highlighting the streamlined visa process and the plethora of skill development programs and job prospects available, the envoy emphasized the potential awaiting Indian aspirants in the land of the rising sun. "I have one message for Indian people, particularly, to young people of India. Please go to Japan to study and work. If you are a student, it’s so easy to get a visa," Japanese ambassador said during the interview.
"If you are a student, all you have to do is present your student ID. I am encouraging young Indian people to go to Japan to get skill training and job opportunities," Suzuki said.
In a lighter moment, when quizzed about his favourite Indian cuisine, Suzuki expressed his admiration for the delectable spread of Flavors found across the nation. Recounting his experience with Misal Pav in Pune, he humorously shared a spicy challenge with his wife, reminiscing, "I am impressed with so many delicious foods across India. But what impressed me most was Misal Pav in Pune. I had a competition with my wife who can eat more spicy food. My wife completely beat me. The video clip was retweeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Reflecting on his fondness for India, Suzuki disclosed his cherished destinations, including the majestic Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan and the serene ambiance of Darjeeling during moonlight tea leaf plucking sessions. "There are so many places that I have not visited," Suzuki acknowledged, indicating the vast tapestry of experiences India offers.
When probed about the striking differences between Japan and India, Suzuki pinpointed language as a significant contrast, underscoring Japan's unified writing system juxtaposed with India's diverse linguistic landscape. "For me, (it’s) language because in Japan we have dialects but we have the same writing. In India, there are so many different writings. It's amazing! it's like having 28 different countries almost. Each state is like a country here," he remarked.
Despite the disparities, Suzuki drew parallels between the cultures of both nations, lauding the exceptional hospitality ingrained in Indian ethos, akin to Japan's own tradition of "Omotenashi."
As Japan opens its doors wider to international collaboration and cultural exchange, Suzuki's remarks serve as an open invitation for Indian youth to explore new horizons and contribute to the rich tapestry of Indo-Japanese relations.
