CityLightBuzz: Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026 Attracts Over 10,000 Visitors; Japanese Culture, Technology and Career Opportunities Take Centre Stage
Hyderabad, October , 2026: The Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026, organised by Nara Japan Hub at Cyber Gardens in HITEC City, concluded on a grand note, attracting more than 10,000 visitors. The festival showcased Japan’s rich cultural heritage, advanced technology, educational opportunities and employment prospects, strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Japan.
Telangana Minister Dr. G. Vivek Venkataswamy and Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar attended the event along with prominent representatives from Japan and Hiroshima.The inaugural ceremony was attended by Takashi Nakamoto, Chairman of the Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly; Munio Takahashi, Consul General of Japan; Toru Yoshimatsu, Vice Governor of Hiroshima; Teruo Yamazaki, Deputy Mayor of Miyoshi City; Kazuki Takano, Executive Director of J.CLAIR; H. Furuta, President of the Japanese Association of Hyderabad; and Kashyap Varun, Founder of Kitolit Robotics.
Dr. B. Rama Bhadra, Founder of Nara Japan Hub, and B. Naganath, Co-founder, organised the festival.
Telangana Focuses on Skill Development and Japanese Job Opportunities
Addressing the gathering, Telangana Minister Dr. G. Vivek Venkataswamy highlighted the growing employment opportunities available in Japan and emphasised the importance of equipping Telangana’s youth with the skills required to access international careers.
He invited Japanese companies to explore investment opportunities in Telangana and strengthen economic cooperation between the two regions.
The minister noted that 169 Japanese companies were already operating in Telangana, with further opportunities for collaboration across information technology, automobiles, semiconductors
and advanced manufacturing.
Highlighting Hyderabad’s expanding technology ecosystem, he pointed out that the city was home to more than 400 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and over 300,000 IT professionals.
The Telangana government aims to provide skill training to 4.5 million people over the next five years. According to the minister, training initiatives would focus on industry requirements and international employment opportunities, including demand for caregivers, drivers and professionals in other sectors in Japan.
He also stated that the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) had facilitated more than 14,500 employment opportunities across 16 countries.
Speaker Highlights Scope for Stronger Telangana–Japan Ties
Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar highlighted the significant potential for expanding cooperation between Telangana and Japan in information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.
He said discussions with representatives from Hiroshima had explored areas of mutual cooperation. The Speaker also stressed that exchanges of experience between the legislative institutions of
the two regions could strengthen their relationship and encourage closer engagement.
Japanese Culture and Technology Emerge as Major Attractions
The Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026 offered visitors an immersive introduction to Japanese traditions, art, cuisine, education and modern technology.
The traditional Miyoshi puppet show and Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, were among the key attractions. Visitors also enjoyed traditional cuisine, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, anime, cosplay and other cultural activities.
Participation by Japanese universities and the organisation of a Japanese-language speech competition added an educational dimension to the festival. The presentation of awards for the Indo-Japan Innovation Hackathon highlighted opportunities for collaboration in innovation and technology.
A dedicated session on higher education, employment prospects and skill development in Japan also helped familiarise young people with international career pathways.
Strengthening India–Japan Cooperation
The festival served as a platform for connecting cultural exchange with opportunities in education, technology, investment and employment. The participation of government representatives, Japanese officials, educational institutions and technology professionals underscored the growing scope for cooperation between Telangana and Japan.
With its focus on cultural understanding, skill development and international career opportunities, the Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026 reinforced Hyderabad’s role as a meeting point for Indian and Japanese cultural and professional communities.
