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Padma Shri Dr. Tomio Mizokami is a distinguished Japanese linguist, author, and academic whose lifelong work has played a transformative role in strengthening India–Japan cultural and people-to-people relations. Born in 1941 in Kobe, Japan, his intellectual journey reflects decades of deep engagement with India’s languages, literature, and society. Dr. Mizokami graduated in 1965 from the Department of Indian Studies at Osaka University of Foreign Studies, marking the beginnin

How India and Japan are strengthening disaster risk reduction, resilience, and early warning systems through strategic cooperation and shared expertise.

In spring 2025, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan on Yumeshima Island welcomed millions to explore innovation, culture, and a future designed together.

The ancient traditions and transmission of Buddhism from Nalanda, India, to Nara, Japan What was once a journey of ancient traditions between Nalanda and Nara has today become the flow of skilled professionals between India and Japan. Much of what Japan cherishes today from Buddhist teachings to artistic traditions can be traced back to ancient journeys from India. Over the last decade, India and Japan have deepened their educational partnerships through student exchange prog

As India fast-tracks its rise as a global manufacturing and logistics hub, Japanese companies are deepening their presence in the country’s next-generation Industrial Smart Cities. With four smart cities completed and several more advancing rapidly under the NICDC programme, the India Japan partnership is entering a new phase where investment, technology, and co-creation converge. From Dholera SIR and AURIC to IITGN, Japan’s growing interest—supported by institutions like JOI

New Delhi is preparing to welcome one of its most exciting international cultural events as Konnichiwa Japan 2025 returns to Nexus Select CITYWALK, Saket , on December 13–14, 2025. Known for offering the most immersive Japanese cultural festival in Delhi, the event brings together traditional arts, anime culture, Japanese cuisine, fashion, business exhibitions, and dynamic live performances. Hokkaido is the partner prefecture for this activity,  adding a special regional sp

Pune, November 25, 2025. Konnichiwa Pune 2025, organized by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), was far more than a cultural festival this year. The 7th edition transformed Kalagram , Pune Okayama friendship garden into a vibrant, living space where people came not merely for programmes, but for possibility. It became a powerful demonstration of how India–Japan relations are evolving beyond diplomatic conversations and entering a truly citizen-driven era. From the moment

Pune, November 2025 Pune will host the 7th Edition of “Konnichiwa Pune”, the flagship Indo–Japan cultural festival, marking a momentous milestone celebrating 20 years of the Pune–Okayama Sister City partnership. This landmark celebration reflects two decades of friendship, cultural exchange, and collaboration between India and Japan. Organized by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai  and the Association of Frie

Ambassador Nagma Mohamed Mallick’s appointment as India’s envoy to Japan marks a milestone in India–Japan relations and highlights women’s growing leadership in global diplomacy.

New Delhi, October 2025  — Japan is set to make a strong statement on digital innovation and responsible technology as the Country...

Shinichiro Imahori, Deputy Chief Representative JBIC India Looking back on his three years in India, Shinichiro Imahori shared how he...

Osaka, Japan  – At Expo 2025 Osaka, Japanese farm equipment leader Kubota Corporation introduced a global first: the driverless hydrogen...