Japan's Chrysanthemum throne will continue to play a key role in enhancing interest in Japanese society, value systems, and cultural distinctiveness.
In 1960, Crown Prince Akihito planted a sapling in New Delhi. By 2013, it had grown into a majestic tree, symbolizing the flourishing of Japan-India relations.
The warmth accorded to Japan's Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko was evident even in 1960 as archives record the Indian public gathering to greet them
