Hello everyone, this is Sugiura, the editor-in-chief of Ashu Travel, a travel agency specializing in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country in Central Asia. It is a long way from Japan, but it is actually known as a “pro-Japanese country”. And for some reason, there are many Kyrgyz people who call Japanese people “brothers”. It’s strange how they are so close. In this article, we will explain the surprising connections between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, while also touching on history and culture. We will also introduce some unique episodes, so we hope you will feel a little closer to Kyrgyzstan. Are Kyrgyz and Japanese similar? When you go to Kyrgyzstan, … Continue reading Are Kyrgyzstan and Japan brothers? Are they similar? A mysterious connection with a pro-Japanese country