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A part of India’s Guardian ring yoga plan, Japan has over 7 million yoga lovers
In recent years, Yoga has become increasingly popular in Japan owing to its several benefits in terms of improving physical and mental health, getting fit, and enrichment of the quality of life. Kunihiko KAWAZU, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Japan to India said that PM Narendra Modi’s meeting with a representative of a Yoga organization in Japan during his visit in May provided a boost to the popularity of Yoga in the country.

“Yoga is already popular amongst more than seven million people of Japan. The importance of intercultural exchanges, such as today’s event, in deepening friendly relations between Japan and India,” Mr. KAWAZU said during a yoga session organised at the Embassy of Japan on June 21, the International Yoga Day in New Delhi.