Masataka Usami, a Japanese traveller who has been touring across ‘Eurasia’ since January 31 this year today arrived in Imphal.
The aim of his tour is to write a travelogue on Eurasia mainly on its cultures, lifestyles and difficulties faced by the people in different countries of the region.
Usami left Kohima yesterday for Imphal in a vintage car which he has been using in the tour. He faced a lot of difficulties in his journey, Usami told the media at the Manipur Press Club here.
He said he will visit the Imphal War Cemetery to collect information about the Japanese war heroes.
Usami will traverse Moreh where he will seek permission to visit Myanmar in his own car. Usami will be staying in Manipur for seven days.
Usami also claimed that the Northeast people are friendlier than the people of mainland India but he expressed dissatisfaction on the road condition of the region.He will continue his trip to Pakistan after crossing Myanmar.
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