He admired Indian culture, and for that reason, he gave a loan at minimal interest for the re-establishment of Nalanda University (an ancient Indian knowledge center of learning Indic culture) which was destroyed by the Islamic tyrant Bakhtiyar Khilji.
Shinzo PM Abe has been India’s close friend. He joined hands with India on global platforms. During the Doklam crisis and the recent standoff at LAC, Japan has criticised China for changing the status quo.