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Hiroshima / Japan. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the G7 summit held in Hiroshima, Japan. PM Modi has met many heads of state and leaders of the world here. Along with this, he was also seen meeting some distinguished Japanese people promoting Indian culture in Japan. During this, there was also a Japanese (Japanese ) person who was talking in fluent Hindi. This was Dr. Tomio Mizokami who is a scholar. Prime Minister Modi was also greatly impressed by his conversation in pure Hindi style.
The PM appreciated Mizokami for his contribution in promoting Indian literature in Japan and bringing the two countries closer. Regarding the meeting with Tomio, PM Narendra Modi said that it was a great pleasure to have a conversation with Professor Tomio Mizokami in Hiroshima. He is an eminent Hindi and Punjabi linguist. After meeting the people promoting Indian culture, Prime Minister Modi said that mutual understanding will develop between the two countries with such talks. Will help in building a strong relationship.
How Dr. Tomio Mizokami got attracted towards Hindi
Actually, Dr. Tomio Mizokami, who speaks in Hindi, is a Japanese scholar, who has also received Padma Shri from the Government of India. Professor Emeritus at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Foreign Studies, Dr. Tomio Mizokami is a renowned writer and linguist. He has deep knowledge of Hindi and Punjabi languages. Dr. Tomio Mizokami was awarded the Padma Shri in 2018 for his contribution to the promotion of Indian literature and culture in Japan.
Dr. Mizokami initiated Hindi conference in Japan
Dr. Mizokami has considered the conversation with PM Modi as one of the most special moments. He said that he urged PM Modi that the next ‘World Hindi Conference’ should be organized in Japan. On the question of his interest in Hindi language, the professor said that I was born in the Japanese city of Kobe, which at that time was largely dominated by the Indian population. I was impressed by him and was also curious to know about his language.
Admirer of Nehru, said – he also had a big influence
During the meeting with PM Modi, he also talked about the influence of Nehru. He said that he was a fan of former PM Jawaharlal Nehru. He said- ‘At that time, Nehru also had a great influence all over the world. He, as one of the founders of the ‘Non-Aligned Movement’ (during the Cold War period), was an inspiration to youths like us who wanted peace and stability. That’s why I thought why not learn the language of such a leader.
