On February 13, 2025, it was announced that 250 CEOs from Japan would be visiting Uttar Pradesh to explore investment opportunities, with a key focus on green hydrogen and tourism. The Deputy Governor of Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture, Ko Osada, confirmed this during a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. The visit aims to strengthen ties between Yamanashi Prefecture and Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing investment prospects driven by good governance and economic growth in the state. One of the main areas of discussion during the meeting was green hydrogen initiatives. Plans for a partnership between Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi Prefecture to promote green hydrogen projects, including the establishment of a center of excellence with Japanese technology, were highlighted. Additionally, there were talks about organizing an international seminar to bring together experts in hydrogen technology and providing educational opportunities for students from Uttar Pradesh at Yamanashi University. Moreover, the discussions touched upon enhancing Japanese tourism in Uttar Pradesh, particularly through the Buddhist Circuit. Efforts are being made to attract more Japanese visitors to Buddhist sites like Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Shravasti, fostering cultural exchanges between the regions. The meeting also stressed the importance of creating employment opportunities for Uttar Pradesh's youth in Japan, focusing on language training and skill development, along with scholarships for students studying in Yamanashi Prefecture. Overall, the visit of the Japanese CEOs signifies a positive step towards fostering economic partnerships, promoting green initiatives, boosting tourism, and enhancing cultural ties between Yamanashi Prefecture and Uttar Pradesh.