Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, IGNCA today released two literary works aimed at deepening the understanding of India-Japan cultural connections. The books namely Siddham Calligraphy of Sanskrit Hieronyms and Sanskrit Manuscripts from Japan, Vol I were released by Member Secretary of IGNCA Sachchidanand Joshi, Advisor (Japan) in Ministry of External Affairs Ashok Chawla and First Secretary at Japanese Embassy Takashi Kobayashi among others in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Member Secretary of IGNCA said these two books will go a long way to the exploration of India-Japan’s deep-rooted cultural relations. Mr. Kobayashi said these books will certainly redefine the relations between both the countries as they are well-connected through Buddhism.