Uttar Pradesh Association in Japan

This non-profitable and non-governmental organization has been set up in Tokyo by our President Mr. Yogesh Sharma, who comes from District Bulandshahar. The association intends to unite people and promote the culture of Uttar Pradesh in Japan. 

Founding Committee members

Mr. Yogesh Sharma - President - Contact 090-9817-2654

Mr. Atul Sharma - Vice President - 090-6520-3891

Mr. Hemal Singh - Member - 080-9700-7881

About Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. With roughly 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populous state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. Uttar Pradesh is divided into 75 Districts and 18 Divisions. Uttar Pradesh is famous for its rich heritage of art and craft. Most famous centers are the following: Agra since the Mughal era has been home to numerous Mughal crafts, including the Pietra Dura, still practiced today. 

Uttar Pradesh occupies 6.88 percent of India's land surface area but is home to 16.49 percent of India's population. As of 201164 cities in the state had a population of over 100,000 people.

Land area: 243,300 km²

Population: 204.2 million (2012)

Governor: Anandiben Patel

Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath

Capital: Lucknow 

At the time of the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, there were three major princely states in Uttar Pradesh- Ramgadi, Rampur, and Benares. The state houses several holy Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers. Uttar Pradesh has three World Heritage sites and ranks first tourist destinations in India. The name was changed once again to Uttar Pradesh in January 1950, under the Constitution of India. Since 1902, the province was known as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh; which in 1937 was shortened to the United Province or UP. 

Balushahi is a famous sweet from Uttar Pradesh, it is basically deep-fried goodness soaked in sugar syrup.