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Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its economic engagement with Japan as Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki and more than 200 Japanese business leaders participate in the UP–Japan Investment Meet 2026 across New Delhi and Lucknow. New Delhi, August 18, 2026: The India–Japan economic partnership is taking a strong sub-national turn as Uttar Pradesh welcomes Kotaro Nagasaki, Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, along with more than 200 Japanese business leaders for the U.P.–Japan Invest

Yogi Adityanath’s Tokyo mission positions Uttar Pradesh as a global investment hub across semiconductors, renewable energy, logistics and automotive manufacturing.

From green hydrogen to ancient pilgrimage routes, the Uttar Pradesh–Yamanashi partnership is redefining how diplomacy works in the 21st century. Rooted in shared Buddhist heritage and driven by local economies, this sub-national collaboration shows how India–Japan ties are moving beyond capitals to connect people, culture, and opportunity on the ground. The evolving partnership between Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi is more than a regional agreement. It is a live laboratory for