Abe Memorial Corridor honoring Shinzo Abe, India-Japan ties inaugurated in Varanasi
The 'Abe Memorial Corridor' was inaugurated in Varanasi, India, to honor the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and celebrate the enduring friendship between India and Japan. The event was attended by Akie Abe and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who emphasized the cultural and diplomatic significance of the site.
Why it matters
This memorial underscores the strengthening geopolitical and cultural ties between India and Japan, rooted in the personal relationship between Shinzo Abe and Narendra Modi.
The ‘Abe Memorial Corridor,’ dedicated to the memories of India-Japan friendship and cultural ties, was inaugurated at the Rudraksh Convention Center in Varanasi on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) by Akie Abe, wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
“The Abe Memorial Corridor is a living classroom for new generation. Every young person who comes here will be able to learn how a far-sighted leader can give a new direction to the future of two countries,” said Mr. Adityanath, while inaugurating the corridor.
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