“Yamanashi and eight other prefectures have formed a framework aimed at deepening exchanges with India, whose economy continues rapidly growing.”
“The prefectures — also including Iwate, Miyagi, Toyama, Nagano, Shizuoka, Aichi, Tottori and Kagawa — hope to strengthen cooperation with the South Asian country in fields such as tourism, corporate expansion, education and culture.”
“At a symposium held after the ceremony, prefectural officials outlined their efforts. Officials from Iwate Prefecture, for example, said they are promoting exchanges with India in the chip sector and related fundamental technologies, noting that the prefecture hosts semiconductor-related companies. Toyama officials expressed expectations for attracting more visitors from India, citing the Kurobe Dam and other tourism resources in the central prefecture.”
“Indian Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mallick said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Japan in August last year, showed his view that cooperation between Indian states and Japanese prefectures will be a pillar of next-generation partnerships. Mallick added she is happy to be able to support the formation of a Japan-India cooperation framework.”
“In a joint declaration adopted Monday, the nine prefectures said they will call on many other prefectures to join the framework and advance initiatives that help deepen engagement with India, signaling an eagerness to reinforce coordination between prefectures.”
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/17/japan/prefectures-india/