Ryuko Hira

Ryuko Hira: Bridging cultures and building legacies between India and Japan

by Charu Thakur | Oct 2, 2024

(October 2, 2024) It was in 2022 that Ryuko Hira found himself accepting the Padma Shri award from the then President of India – Ram Nath Kovind – for his contribution to trade and industry. Having played a pivotal role in India-Japan trade relations, the...

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