Deputy Governor Ko Osada of Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture visited Uttar Pradesh to discuss investment opportunities and strengthen ties with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Around 250 Japanese CEOs will explore investment prospects in UP, driven by its governance and economic growth. The discussions also focused on green hydrogen initiatives, with plans for a partnership between UP and Yamanashi Prefecture. Additionally, there were talks of organizing an international seminar on hydrogen technology and providing study opportunities in green hydrogen for UP students at Yamanashi University. Ko Osada emphasized the tourism potential of UP's Buddhist Circuit to enhance Japanese tourism in the state and discussed creating employment opportunities for UP's youth in Japan, with a focus on language proficiency. Yamanashi Prefecture also pledged to offer scholarships to students in the region. The collaboration aims to boost investment, cultural exchange, tourism, and youth development between Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture and Uttar Pradesh.