Ruins of the Buddhas of Bamiyan an “asset”, says Japanese ambassador

The Japanese ambassador to Afghanistan, Takashi Okada, visited the ruins of the Buddhas of Bamiyan during his recent trip to the province, emphasising their value as a cultural asset to the people of the province.

The Japanese embassy in Kabul said in tweet on Saturday: “This rich cultural heritage is an asset to the people of Bamyan. Ambassador Okada thanked all the experts for their excellent work and the archaeologists for preserving this historical site.”