A Bengali among Japanese

A Bengali among Japanese

Every sunrise appears with the hope of the day illuminating not only the darkness but also wiping off the tears from paupers’ eyes. Japan, known as ‘Nippon’ or ‘Nihon’, the most prosperous country in Asia, is called ‘The land of the rising sun’. This compliment has really matched every instance of progress in Japan, even till now.

Shedding light upon the history of Japan and undivided Bengal

Shedding light upon the history of Japan and undivided Bengal

Bengal i.e. India has a long cultural relation with Japan; this dates back to 6th Century AD, the time when Buddhism got transplanted in Japan from India, through China and Korea. A more vibrant exchange between Japan and India started in the late 19th Century. Japan in the late 19th century underwent a drastic phase of modernization that drew the attention of the world.