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Mr. Izumi Miyazaki, Hon’ble Governor of Wakayama at the International Day of Yoga 2026 curtain raiser event June 13, 2026 Unveiling of bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture June 2, 2026 Mr. Keisuke Daimatsu, Hon’ble Mayor of Yao City at the International Day of Yoga 2026 curtain raiser event May 30, 2026 Kobe Matsuri 2026 May 17, 2026 H.E. Mr. Taizo Mikazuki, Hon’ble Governor of Shiga Prefecture at International Day of Yoga 2026 curtain raiser event on the shores of Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture May 9, 2026 Ambassador Ms. Nagma M Mallick met Governor of Osaka, H.E. Mr. Hirofumi Yoshimura April 20, 2026 Ambassador Ms. Nagma M Mallick met Speaker of Osaka Prefectural Assembly, H.E. Mr. Katsunori Kinjo. April 20, 2026 Ambassador Ms. Nagma M Mallick interacted with Mr. Hideyuki Yokoyama, Mayor of Osaka City. April 20, 2026 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar met Mr. Jiro Ushio, Mayor of Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture. April 13, 2026 Celebration of 77th Foundation Day of Indian Council for Cultural Relations April 10, 2026 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar met Mr. Tadashi Iwane, Hon’ble Mayor of Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture April 8, 2026 Hiroshima India Mela 2026 March 28, 2026 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar met Mr. Uesada Akihito, Hon'ble Mayor of Matsue City. March 10, 2026 Holi Celebration (2026) in Osaka with Indian Community March 10, 2026 Consul General met Hon’ble Mayor of Yamaguchi City Mr. ITO Kazuki in Yamaguchi City March 9, 2026 Consul General Shr. Chandru Appar called on H.E. Ms. Mika Yokota, Hon’ble Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture at Hiroshima. January 8, 2026 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar met Hon’ble Mayor of Ashiya City Mr. Ryosuke Takashima at Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture December 16, 2025 A special event on “Bhagavad Gita and its relevance today” at Todaiji Cultural Centre, Todaiji Temple, Nara December 13, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar was delighted to join the inauguration of India-Japan Friendship Association of Osaka Prefecture Assembly December 12, 2025 Consulate joined Indian Community in Kansai, Japan to celebrate inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List December 10, 2025 A successful Punjab Business & Investment Roadshow led by Hon’ble CM of Punjab Sh. Bhagwant Mann in Osaka December 5, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar welcomed a delegation led by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab Shri Bhagwant Singh Mann to Osaka December 4, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar had a productive meeting with Mr. Yoshikazu Noda, Hon’ble Mayor of Higashiosaka in Higashiosaka City December 3, 2025 Consul General visited Shiga Prefecture and met H.E. Mr. Masaru Azuma, Hon’ble Vice Governor of Shiga Prefecture. He also interacted with representatives of companies from Shiga Prefecture December 1, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar was pleased to meet Mr. Kaoru Kida, Deputy Speaker of Osaka Prefecture Assembly and Mr. Katsuhisa Mita, Member of Osaka Prefecture Assembly November 27, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar had a good meeting with Mr. Masayoshi Ikeda, Kyoto Prefecture Assembly Member November 26, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar was glad to join Consular Corps in Kansai for a visit to Tmsuk’s Robotics Lab in Kyoto November 25, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar met Hon’ble Mayor of Hiroshima City Mr. Kazumi Matsui at Hiroshima City November 21, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar had the pleasure of calling on H.E. YUZAKI Hidehiko, Hon’ble Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture November 21, 2025 Consul General met Hon’ble Speaker of Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly, Mr. Takashi Nakamoto at Hiroshima City November 21, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar met Hon’ble Mayor of Matsue City Mr. Akihito Uesada at Matsue City November 18, 2025 An energetic business seminar on ‘Manufacturing and SME Collaboration: India-Kansai Synergy’ in Osaka in partnership with ICICI Bank, METI Kansai, Osaka Prefectural Govt., JETRO and JBIC November 12, 2025 Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar was glad to interact with H.E. Mr. Izumi Miyazaki, Governor of Wakayama Prefecture November 1, 2025 Viksit Bharat Run 2025 | Run to Serve the Nation September 28, 2025 National Ayurveda Day Celebration: Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe celebrated National Ayurveda Day on 23rd September 2025. September 23, 2025 Interaction session on India Kansai Business Opportunities chaired by Mr Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Hon,ble Vice Governor of Kyoto Prefecture, Mr. Kazuya Suzuki joined the session. September 15, 2025 A Successful Celebration of Bharat Parv in Osaka. Hon'ble Mayor of Sakai City Mr Hideki Nagafuji graced the occasion. Mr Dhirendra Ojha, Principal Director General led a delegation at the Bharat Parv celebration and addressed the gathering. A glimpse of WAVES 2025 was provided to the guests. (Image: Bharat Parv) September 4, 2025 Consul General Shri Chandru Appar met H.E. Mr. Uesada Akihito, Mayor of Matsue City at Matsue City. 19 Aug 2025 August 19, 2025 UP International Trade Show 2025 June 5, 2025 Consul General Shri Chandru Appar was pleased to join Hon'ble Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture H.E Mr. Hidehiko Yuzaki; Mayor of Hiroshima City H.E Mr. Kazumi Matsui; and President of the India-Japan Friendship Association of Hiroshima Mr. Kazuhisa Matsumoto to inaugurate the 1st Hiroshima India Mela. February 1, 2025 A successful business roadshow was led by Hon'ble Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. Hon'ble CM extended invitation to participants for the Global Investors Summit in Bhopal on February 24-25, 2025. January 30, 2025 Hon'ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav led a delegation to Sysmex Corporation in Kobe, where he had productive discussions with senior management. January 30, 2025 Hon'ble Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav led a delegation to Panasonic Energy in Osaka and engaged with senior management. January 30, 2025 Hon'ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, was warmly welcomed by Consul General @chandruappar upon his arrival in Kobe. January 30, 2025 The flag unfurling ceremony at India Social Society in Kobe was celebrated with great festive spirit. Consul General Shri Chandru Appar read out Hon’ble Rashtrapati ji’s address to community and friends of India. January 26, 2025 Ambassador Shri Sibi George with Madam Joice Sibi at the Republic Day Reception organized at Kobe by CGI Osaka-Kobe, where he addressed the gathering highlighting India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership. January 26, 2025 Mr. Chandru Appar, Consul General of India, Osaka-Kobe; H.E. Mr. Taizo Mikazuki, Hon’ble Governor of Shiga Prefecture, and Mr. Kazunori Ohara, Hon’ble Deputy Mayor of Kobe City also addressed & the message from H.E. Mr. Motohiko Saito, Hon’ble Governor of Hyogo Prefecture was read. January 26, 2025 76th Republic Day celebrations in Kobe featured #TRIFED and #ODOP products to promote tribal craftsmanship & India’s rich heritage. TRIFED (Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India) has a broad spectrum of product categories like metal craft, pottery, textiles, paintings, jewelry, organic and natural products and natural fibers. January 26, 2025 Several guests capturing memorable moments at the Photo Booth with Maha Kumbh Mela Theme during the 76th Republic Day Reception in Kobe. January 26, 2025 Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Peace Park Memorial in Hiroshima. January 23, 2025 Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma paid homage to the Hiroshima victims at Hiroshima Peace Memorial. January 23, 2025 A positive response at business roadshow in Osaka led by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. CM invited participants to #AdvantageAssam2 Investment and Infrastructure Summit to be held on Feb 25-26 Feb 2025 in Guwahati. January 23, 2025 An enriching conversation between Consul General Shri Chandru Appar and Chairman of Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Atsushi Horiba on enhancing business collaboration between India and Kyoto. January 21, 2025 ✖ UPDATES Fees for Passport and Passport related services have been revised w.e.f. 01 July 2026. Click here for details. | Important Notice: From September 1, 2025, only ICAO complaint photographs will be accepted for submission of passport applications. Please click here for ICAO guidelines. | ADVISORY ON FRAUD CALLS | Passport Visa e-Visa Misc. 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January 28, 2026 View All Photo Gallery Consul General Mr. Chandru Appar met Mr. Yoshikazu Noda, …