Pani Puri is India’s most favourite and famous street food. Every foreigner has this dish on their list when they visit the country. Even Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida could not resist this popular snack. Now, Japan’s Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, who is on his visit to India, shared a video relishing this snack. He also attended aarti and enjoyed Banarasi thali in Varanasi. Check out the glimpses here.
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki Visits Varanasi
Japan’s Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, visited the ‘city of temples and learning’, Varanasi. He relished on some yummy golgappas and loved them. He shared a video of himself eating this snack and also mentioned that he had been longing to eat it ever since he saw Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida enjoy it.
I really wanted to eat golgappe since I saw PM Modi @narendramodi and PM Kishida @kishida230 eating them together! https://t.co/SnWEqWbeSa pic.twitter.com/p3Wu7aV3SQ
— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 27, 2023
He also relished a wholesome Banarasi thali; after all, that is a mandate in the city. He was touched by the warm hospitality he was showered with in the city. Before trying the lavish thali, he also attended a mystic aarti at night. He posted about the same thing on his Twitter account.
I also enjoyed a pure Banarasi Thali, after seeing mystic Night Aarti.
I thank all of you for such a warm hospitality🙏 pic.twitter.com/oMVYLb7cn4— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 27, 2023
His culinary journey did not end with pani puri and banarasi thali. Hiroshi Suzuki also tried Banarasi paan, which is a must if you are in the city. He posted a video of the same, in which he explains how he felt a burst of freshness in his mouth after eating the paan.
Waah, Banarasi Paan! pic.twitter.com/mJWkIudz4g
— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 26, 2023
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Japan’s Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, visited the famous Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Centre. He got nostalgic about visiting Varanasi as he came back after 8 years. His first visit to the city was with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2015.
Visiting Varanasi after 8 years, since when I accompanied PM Shinzo Abe on his historical visit in 2015.
I am so impressed to see Rudraksh (Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Centre), which is a reminder of special friendship between PM Abe and PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/0A58JSdNn4— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 26, 2023
Kashi Vishwanath Mandir was his next stop, where he witnessed the beauty and magnificence of the new corridor. He understood the reason this temple was so famous.
Visited Kashi Vishvanath Mandir and the new corridor which was inaugurated by Prime Minister @narendramodi. I was mesmerized by the magnificence of the temple and I couid see why this temple is so popular among Indian people! pic.twitter.com/V2GME7lp8w
— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 27, 2023
He visited the perfect place to understand Varanasi’s rich culture, Varanasi’s craft museum. Suzuki was mesmerised by the Varanasi silks and various crafts made in this area.
Visited a craft museum in Varanasi. Varanasi has a very rich culture! I enjoyed seeing beautiful Varanasi silks and various crafts made in this area. pic.twitter.com/AN1sHb9CE4
— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 27, 2023
Suzuki also witnessed the surreal sunrise over the Ganga and the blissful morning aarti on the ghats.
What a wonderful experience!
I felt purified by the beautiful Aarti and the sunrise over River Ganga. pic.twitter.com/FILmBTjumr— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 27, 2023
He also enjoyed Baati Chokha before leaving the city. He posted a picture, calling it his last meal in Varanasi.
Of course, my last meal in Varanasi is Baati Chokha! 😋 pic.twitter.com/vqA5hFmdmx
— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) May 28, 2023
Have you ever tried the Banarasi thali?
Cover Image Courtesy: @HiroSuzukiAmbJP/Twitter
First Published: May 29, 2023 12:11 PM