The Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata held a grand reception on March 2 on the occasion of the Japanese National Day. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the Emperor of Japan. The event began with the national anthems of both the countries. Seen here in the photo are Barun Kumar Ray, additional chief secretary, labour department, Government of West Bengal; and Nakagawa Koichi, consul general of Japan in Kolkata.
All photographs by Amit Datta / My Kolkata