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Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata celebrated Japanese National Day on March 2

The grand reception was held at JW Marriott, Kolkata

Subhadrika Sen Published 03.03.23, 02:52 PM
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.
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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
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US consul-general Melinda Pavek (left) and Juan Clar, deputy director of American Center, were among the guests of the evening. The celebration was attended by representatives of international consulates, embassies and other notable people
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US consul-general Melinda Pavek (left) and Juan Clar, deputy director of American Center, were among the guests of the evening. The celebration was attended by representatives of international consulates, embassies and other notable people

Leading Japanese industrial players like Canon, Nissin and Hitachi were represented at the reception
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Leading Japanese industrial players like Canon, Nissin and Hitachi were represented at the reception

(L-R) Sujata Sen, director of Future Hope; Sudhangshu Sekhar Dey, president, Publishers and Booksellers Guild; and Raju Barman, joint secretary, Publishers and Booksellers Guild; were seen chatting
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(L-R) Sujata Sen, director of Future Hope; Sudhangshu Sekhar Dey, president, Publishers and Booksellers Guild; and Raju Barman, joint secretary, Publishers and Booksellers Guild; were seen chatting

Guests enjoyed traditional Japanese drinks Sake , Shochu and Roku Gin
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Guests enjoyed traditional Japanese drinks Sake , Shochu and Roku Gin

Actor Barun Chanda was spotted with his wife
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Actor Barun Chanda was spotted with his wife

An electric motor vehicle by Terra Motors was the major attraction of the evening. It carried the message of a futuristic Japan and how to save the environment
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An electric motor vehicle by Terra Motors was the major attraction of the evening. It carried the message of a futuristic Japan and how to save the environment

Chaitali Ganguly, head of western music and performing arts at the Calcutta School of Music (centre), and artist Shuvaprasanna
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Chaitali Ganguly, head of western music and performing arts at the Calcutta School of Music (centre), and artist Shuvaprasanna

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