Sano, Japan
A historic T20 International match between India and Japan will be played at Sano Club on Tuesday. The match has generated considerable excitement among cricket fans in both countries. Indian players Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ishan Kishan are also set to receive a special welcome from the Indian community living in Japan. With a large number of people from Bihar and Jharkhand residing in Japan, the two players are expected to experience a strong sense of familiarity and warmth.
Abhishek Anand, a native of Bihar living in Japan, said that special Bihari dishes would be prepared to welcome the Indian players. He expressed his desire to serve litti-chokha, a popular traditional dish from Bihar, to Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ishan Kishan.
Large Bihari Community in Japan
Twenty-eight-year-old Abhishek Anand is originally from Bihar. He completed his engineering degree at IIT Kanpur and currently works in Japan’s IT sector. He has also previously been part of Japan’s national cricket team.
According to Anand, many IT professionals and students from Bihar and Jharkhand live in Japan. A significant number of young people have moved to Japan for education and subsequently joined the country’s IT and corporate sectors.
The India-Japan match therefore represents a special occasion for the Indian community living in Japan. For people with connections to Bihar in particular, the opportunity to see a young player like Vaibhav Suryavanshi play in Japan has become a major attraction.
Abhishek Anand Will Not Play Against India
Although Abhishek Anand has represented Japan’s national cricket team, he has not been selected for Japan’s squad for this special match against India. Despite this, he remains excited about the historic encounter.
The T20 International between India and Japan is being viewed as an important occasion for cricket relations between the two countries. With efforts underway to increase the popularity of cricket and promote the sport at the grassroots level in Japan, the presence of the Indian team offers a special opportunity for local fans.
The participation of Indian players such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ishan Kishan has further increased excitement around the match. For Indians living in Japan, the game is also an opportunity to watch players from their home country and welcome them.
The combination of Bihari cuisine and cricket has already created a unique atmosphere ahead of the match. The preparations to welcome the Indian players with litti-chokha also highlight how Indians living abroad continue to stay connected to their culture, traditions, and food.
