🇯🇵 Largest Privately Organized Japanese Delegation Arrives in Sri Lanka

• Key Highlights: Over 250 Japanese visitors arrived in Colombo under the “Japan Returns to Sri Lanka” campaign. This marks the largest privately organized Japanese delegation to land in the country, aimed at driving long-term growth across tourism, trade, and foreign direct investment. • Growth & Scale: Organized via the Little Japan platform, the initiative expanded significantly from a 45-member delegation in 2024 to today's 250+ visitor group, demonstrating strong private-sector momentum and rising Japanese commercial interest in Sri Lanka. • Strategic Focus: Beyond leisure, the visit targets high-value economic benefits by converting initial travel interest into concrete business, cultural exchange, and investment outcomes. • Key Stakeholders: Founded by Dr. Ruwan Perera (Chairman of Colombo International Airport Hotel), the platform operates alongside national support, highlighted by Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku welcoming the group at BIA.