Puri, March 6 -- Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata has organised 'An Evening in Japan' in collaboration with India-Japan Friendship Centre and the Hotel Association, Puri in Odisha.

The event, held on Thursday, was aimed at Japanese tourism promotion and the exchange of culture between the two nations.

Addressing the gathering in Puri, Deputy Consul General of Japan, Ashida Katsunori, said, "I learnt about Puri a lot when I came here. Education played a key role in Japan's development."

Katsunori delivered a presentation on Japan as a major tourist destination.

Speaking to ANI, Kunna Dash, President of India-Japan Friendship Centre, hailed Puri for attracting Japanese tourists.

Kunna Dash said, "I was born in Puri, and I lived in...