This page is to help readers discover "Indian" influences in Japan. Cultural, Culinary, Bollywood & History themes. Statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Love in Tokyo, Radha Binod Pal and Netaji Subhas Chandr Bose and more
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Tucked away on the west side of Tokyo, a 10-minute walk from Ogikubo Station, stands Japan's first-ever life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, gifted tin 2008 to Suginami Ward. The library hides an archive of rare photo stories and vintage Japanese newspaper clippings.
Perched next to Japan’s largest carved sitting Buddha on Mount Nokogiri, the four-headed lion capital of the Ashoka Pillar stands as an unexpected footprint of Indian history on a jagged cliffside. Stumbling upon this national emblem of India, gifted to the Nihonji Temple in 1989.
Wandering to the western edge of Yokohama’s waterfront promenade reveals the Indian Water Tower, a striking monument disguised as an Islamic courtyard fountain pavilion. Erected in December 1939 by the Indian Association in Japan serves as a beautiful reminder of human solidarity.
Wandering to the western edge of Yokohama’s waterfront promenade reveals the Indian Water Tower, a striking monument disguised as an Islamic courtyard fountain pavilion. Erected in December 1939 by the Indian Association in Japan serves as a beautiful reminder of human solidarity.
Venturing into Kobe's upscale Kitano-cho neighborhood reveals a pocket of Indian heritage built not by IT engineers, but by generations of pearl traders. Kobe Jain Temple, opened in 1985, is a marble masterpiece featuring intricate elephant carvings and a central idol of Bhagwan Mahaveer flown in directly from Mumbai.
Tracking down the exact filming locations of the classic 1966 Bollywood hit Love in Tokyo reveals a fascinating "then-and-now" look at Japan's capital. Revisit iconic backdrops from the movie - like the pelican fountain at Hibiya Park or locations around Haneda Airport, Ueno, Ginza, etc.
Did you know there is a massive piece of Indian history standing right next to Tokyo’s busy Ginza and Tsukiji areas? Tsukiji Honganji Temple looks completely different from any traditional Japanese temple you have ever seen
A fascinating piece of Indian history in Japan. This article takes you inside Renkoji, a quiet Buddhist temple in Suginami-ku, serves as the place for purported ashes of legendary Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Delve into the deep wartime alliance between Netaji and Japan
Explore the surprising presence of Indian Hindu gods in Japan, explaining how Buddhism carried Indian deities across Asia and how they became integrated into Japanese religion, culture, temples, and everyday life.
Monument at Yasukuni Shrine dedicated to Dr. Radhabinod Pal, the Indian justice who served as the lone dissenting voice at the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. It explores his perspective on victor's justice and notes other local points of interest, including the neighboring Yūshūkan Museum and the Indian Embassy.
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