The Growing Popularity of Yoga in Japan

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In recent years, yoga has gained immense popularity in Japan. This is due to its numerous benefits, including improved physical and mental health, increased fitness, and enhanced quality of life. Yoga is now being incorporated and promoted by various fields, including health promotion, mental health awareness, lifestyle improvement, and sports.

Role of Cultural Exchange

The Embassy of Japan in New Delhi organized a yoga event on the occasion of International Yoga Day. The event was attended by officials from the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. It served as a platform to promote cultural exchange between India and Japan and set the stage for the 70th anniversary celebrations of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Testimonials

• Ms. Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary of Yoga and Naturopathy Division, Ministry of Ayush, praised the enthusiasm of Japanese people and celebrities who practice and promote yoga.
• Kenji Sugino, Secretary-General, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India (JCCII), shared that yoga is an integral part of his daily lifestyle and that he practices it even while traveling.
• Prof. J K Mehta, a retired Indian government officer, has been an ardent yoga practitioner for several decades and attributes his excellent health to his yoga practices.
• Nobuhiro Takahashi, former advisor, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India (JCCII), who is now known as Yogi Anand, performed various asanas of yoga in Tokyo.

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