Japanese Ambassador visits Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi temple
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Keiichi Ono, the Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, on Saturday visited Ayodhya, offering prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
"Witnessed cultural and spiritual significance at Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Extend my respectful greetings to them for their gracious welcome," the Japanese envoy posted on X after the visit.
Spotlighting the diplomat's visit, the Uttar Pradesh government mentioned that Ayodhya continues to reflect the spiritual and cultural soul of India.
"The visit of Mr. Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, to Shri Hanuman Garhi and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi highlights Uttar Pradesh’s growing global recognition as a spiritual and cultural capital," the government stated.
On Friday evening, the Japanese Ambassador called on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, holding a "fruitful meeting and meaningful discussion" at the CM's residence in Lucknow.
