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Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 and the Evolving India-Japan Defence Ties
Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 marks a significant new stage in India-Japan defence cooperation, bringing the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) together at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 9 to 22. With Japanese F-2A fighter aircraft operating from Indian soil for the first time, the exercise reflects the growing operational depth of the India-Japan strategic partnership. IAF and JASDF personnel pose together at Air Force Station Jodhpur wit
1 day ago6 min read


Trust Before Trade: Japan Month 2026's India-Japan Business Session
As part of Japan Month 2026, justbGlobal (India) partnered with Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) India and IndiaSoft Expo (Bharat Tech), supported by the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC), with media partner Japan Calling, to host a India-Japan Business Session at the India Habitat Centre titled "Trade & Investment Opportunities in Japan: Leveraging the 2026 Indo-Japan Economic Security Agreement." The room brought together government offic
6 days ago7 min read


Punctuality in Japan: Lessons No Business School Teaches
"If you are on time, you are already late. If you are five minutes early, you are on time. If you are thirty minutes early, you have become somebody else's problem." — Anil Raj .Three decades of doing business between India and Japan taught Anil Raj plenty of hard lessons. But this small one about punctuality stuck with him the most — because it wasn't really about time at all. It was about consideration: showing up in a way that never inconveniences anyone else's day. By Ani
Aug 307 min read


Starting a Business in Japan: What Does It Actually Cost to Set Up?
How much does it really cost to start a business in Japan? From KK and GK registration fees to capital, taxes, banking, social insurance and the Business Manager visa, this practical 2026 guide breaks down the costs, timelines and decisions foreign entrepreneurs need to understand before setting up a company in Japan. What does it actually cost to set up a company in Japan? A practical breakdown of incorporation and early-stage business costs. by Anil Raj Over the years I hav
Aug 1512 min read


So Many Parents Keep Asking the Same Question: How Can My Child Build a Career in Japan? Here's My Practical Guide. How Indian Students Can Study and Work in Japan: 5 Routes Explained by Anil Raj.
For Indian families considering Japan, the path to study and work has never been clearer. How Indian Students Can Study and Build a Career in Japan: 5 Routes Explained is well explained by Anil Raj in his article. Study and Career Opportunities in Japan for Indian Students By Anil Raj I get this question almost every week now. Sometimes after an event in Tokyo, sometimes on WhatsApp from India, sometimes from a friend of a friend who heard I have been here a long time. The w
Aug 109 min read


Cracking the Japanese Market: What Indian Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Japan offers immense opportunities, but success requires patience, trust, cultural understanding, and long-term commitment. Industry experts share practical advice for Indian entrepreneurs entering the Japanese market. Japan is one of the world's most sophisticated economies — and one of its most demanding markets to enter. For Indian entrepreneurs used to the speed of Western markets or the deal-making culture of the Middle East, Japan can feel like an entirely different rul
Aug 54 min read


Japan Jobs & Work Visa for Indians: The Opportunity Is Real, But So Is the Reality Check
Japan's growing labour shortage is creating new opportunities for Indian workers, but securing a job and building a career require skills, language and adaptability.
Aug 48 min read


IJBC and Japan's Consul General Hitomi Sato Reinforce India–Japan Strategic Partnership Through Business, Culture and People-to-People Engagement in Pune
The Indo-Japan Business Council brought together business leaders, academia and cultural institutions in Pune for a high-level interaction with Japan's Consul General, Hitomi Sato. The event highlighted India's growing role in Japan's economic partnerships, cultural diplomacy and preparations for the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027 The Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) reinforced its role as a catalyst for India–Japan economic diplomacy by hosting an interac
Jul 263 min read


Between Promise and Prudence: Takuro Takeuchi Explains the Missing Link in India-Japan Business Relations in IJBC Kolkata
At the India-Japan Business Conference in Kolkata, Takuro Takeuchi explains why Japanese SMEs remain hesitant to invest in India and how JICA's evolving approach could transform diplomatic goodwill into lasting entrepreneurial partnerships.
Jul 128 min read


When Diplomacy Learns to Speak the Language of Entrepreneurs: Ashida Katsunori's Vision for the Future of India–Japan Relations
Ashida Katsunori's vision for AI-powered SME collaboration reveals how entrepreneurs, technology and trust could shape the next era of the India–Japan partnership.
Jul 118 min read


16th India-Japan Summit: The Making of Asia's Most Trusted Partnership
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit marks a new chapter in bilateral ties, strengthening cooperation in defence, economic security, technology and the Indo-Pacific while reinforcing one of Asia's most trusted strategic partnerships.
Jul 313 min read


Exclusive Interview: Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Shigeki Murata on India–Japan Tourism Cooperation
Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Shigeki Murata speaks exclusively to JapanCalling.in on India's growing tourism potential, regional destinations, sustainable tourism, digital innovation, air connectivity and the future of India–Japan tourism cooperation. Shigeki Murata, Commissioner, Japan Tourism Agency (JTA), shares insights on regional tourism, sustainable travel, digital transformation, and strengthening tourism exchanges between India and Japan. As India and Japan cont
Jul 19 min read
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