Assam-Origin Woman, who is now a tea seller in Tokyo, to meet Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan in Japan

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo for his eighth visit to Japan since his entry into office in 2014, the Indian diaspora warmly welcomed him – no more enthusiastic than a tea seller who has become a local icon in the Indian community of Tokyo. Originally from Assam, she moved to Japan in the late 1970s and spent the last 42 years to sell traditional Indian tea in the animated streets of Tokyo. Known for her commitment to authentic quality and Indian flavors, she carved out a niche in the Japanese capital. Prime Minister Modi was also welcomed by Japanese artists who sang the Gayatri mantra.

A woman of assamous origin who has lived in Japan for 47 years expressed her joy before the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tokyo. Selling tea in the city for more than four decades, she shared that it would be the third time that she would have the opportunity to meet the Indian Prime Minister. She described the moment as special and emotionally significant. Holding a small Indian flag near the hotel where Prime Minister Modi was to arrive, she transmitted her happiness and admiration for her continuous commitment to the diaspora. According to her, Modi visits are more than official events – they serve as personal links for Indians living abroad. She hoped that the Prime Minister would continue to frequently visit Japan, echoing the feelings of many members of the Indian community who consider her presence as a symbol of unity between their homeland and the country they now call.

“I sell tea in Tokyo. I have lived in Japan for 47 years. I am very happy to meet Prime Minister Modi again, “said the woman of assamous origin. “We want Prime Minister Modi often to continue in Japan,” she said with a smile, reflecting the feeling of a lot of the diaspora who consider the presence of Modi as a bridge between their homeland adopted and their roots in India. Its history testifies to the sustainable spirit of the Indian community abroad and the strong ties of people to people between India and Japan.