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Pune, November 25, 2025. Konnichiwa Pune 2025, organized by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), was far more than a cultural festival this year. The 7th edition transformed Kalagram , Pune Okayama friendship garden into a vibrant, living space where people came not merely for programmes, but for possibility. It became a powerful demonstration of how India–Japan relations are evolving beyond diplomatic conversations and entering a truly citizen-driven era. From the moment

Pune, November 2025 Pune will host the 7th Edition of “Konnichiwa Pune”, the flagship Indo–Japan cultural festival, marking a momentous milestone celebrating 20 years of the Pune–Okayama Sister City partnership. This landmark celebration reflects two decades of friendship, cultural exchange, and collaboration between India and Japan. Organized by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai  and the Association of Frie