Blending tradition with diplomacy, the Ambassador of Japan to India, Ono Keiichi, welcomed Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari at his residence in New Delhi on Friday, August 22. The Japanese
dignitary warmly greeted the western Indian state’s Deputy CM while wearing the traditional attire of his native country.
Keiichi took the Deputy CM into a tatami-matted room adorned with a vertical calligraphy scroll, as the ambassador shared in a post. Another image captured him preparing matcha tea for Diya Kumari in a wonderful moment of India-Japan unity.
Japanese Ambassador Welcomes Rajasthan Deputy CM
The Ambassador of Japan to India shared the pictures taken with the Rajasthan Deputy CM on his official social media handle and wrote, “Welcomed H.E. @KumariDiya, Deputy CM of Rajasthan, at my residence and served her freshly whisked #matcha, in the spirit of Chado – the Way of Tea. We shared a thoughtful conversation on boosting tourism between Japan and Rajasthan. May our cultural bridges grow ever stronger.”
Welcomed H.E. @KumariDiya, Deputy CM of Rajasthan, at my residence and
served her freshly whisked #matcha, in the spirit of Chado – the Way of Tea.The Rajasthan Deputy CM also expressed her gratitude at being welcomed by the Japanese envoy. In a post, Diya Kumari also confirmed that the two dignitaries discussed boosting tourism collaboration between Rajasthan and Japan.
“Had the pleasure of being warmly welcomed at the residence of Mr. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, with freshly whisked matcha in the spirit of Chado – the Way of Tea,” she wrote. “Ahead of my visit to Japan for the JATA Tourism EXPO, we discussed strengthening ties and boosting tourism collaboration between Rajasthan and Japan. Cultural exchanges like these highlight the beauty of shared traditions and the strength of building bridges between nations.”
Had the pleasure of being warmly welcomed at the residence of Mr. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, with freshly whisked matcha in the spirit of Chado – the Way of Tea.
Ahead of my visit to Japan for the JATA Tourism EXPO, we discussed strengthening ties and boosting… pic.twitter.com/oNIQXdRH2G
— Diya Kumari (@KumariDiya) August 21, 2025
How Social Media Reacted
Internet users applauded the meeting as the Ambassador of Japan to India warmly welcomed the Rajasthan Deputy CM at their residence and prepared tea for her, giving a glimpse into his country’s culture.“My sincerest respect for sharing your cultural way and values with us sir,” wrote one user.
Someone else said, “Living in a Japanese style home in India is truly amazing.”
“Like the super clean and minimalist lifestyle,” wrote another.
A user wished the two dignitaries for the initiative, stating, “All the best to both of you in this initiative. We need more people to people ties.”
The moment highlighted the smooth political relationship and harmony between India and Japan, two rapidly growing economies of the world with a well-functioning democracy.
