Archive · 24 Aug 2026
UP, Japan’s Yamanashi Eye Long-Term Green Hydrogen Partnership
A large group from Japan visited Uttar Pradesh in India.
The group included Kotaro Nagasaki, the governor of Yamanashi Prefecture.
He said Yamanashi and Uttar Pradesh want to work together for many years.
One important plan is to develop green hydrogen, which is a cleaner kind of energy.
They also want to improve energy security, meaning people can have a dependable supply of energy.
Nagasaki said this kind of cooperation could help promote development and world peace.
Some visitors prayed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham and joined devotees in chanting “Har Har Mahadev.”
The delegation also visited Sarnath and watched the Ganga Aarti at Namo Ghat.
Several agreements about investment and cooperation were signed in Lucknow.
Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki said ties with Uttar Pradesh and Japan would deepen over the long term.
Planned cooperation includes green hydrogen, energy security and other sectors to promote development.
Nagasaki said energy security cooperation could contribute to world peace.
More than 200 Japanese delegates visited India under the UP-Japan Investment Meet-2026.
Delegates visited Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Sarnath and the Ganga Aarti, while investment and cooperation agreements were signed in Lucknow.
- Who
- Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, a Japanese delegation of more than 200 members, and Uttar Pradesh officials, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- What
- The visit focused on strengthening Uttar Pradesh-Japan ties through green hydrogen, energy security, investment and bilateral cooperation.
- When
- The delegation visited sites on Saturday and Sunday; the report is dated August 23.
- Where
- The delegation visited Varanasi, including Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Sarnath and Namo Ghat; agreements were signed in Lucknow.
- Why
- To promote cooperation and development between Uttar Pradesh, Yamanashi Prefecture and Japan, while pursuing energy security and cultural, spiritual and tourism ties.
- Yamanashi governor
- Kotaro Nagasaki
- Delegation size
- More than 200 members
- Main proposed initiative
- Development through a green hydrogen system
- Additional focus
- Energy security, investment and bilateral cooperation
- Sites visited
- Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Sarnath and Namo Ghat
- Agreements
- Several memorandums of understanding on investment and bilateral cooperation were signed in Lucknow
- Event
- UP-Japan Investment Meet-2026
