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Piyush Goyal Japan Visit 2026 Marks a New Phase in India-Japan Relations
Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s four-day visit to Japan marks an important shift in India-Japan relations. With more than 200 Indian business leaders participating, the visit focused on investment, semiconductors, AI, advanced manufacturing and resilient supply chains—signalling a move towards deeper strategic economic interdependence. Piyush Goyal's four-day visit to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka (24–27 August 2026) — the largest Indian business delegation ever to travel overseas, a
Aug 307 min read


UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026: Yamanashi's ₹3,191 Crore Push Into Uttar Pradesh. Inside the 500-Acre "Japanese City" Plan
The UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, held August 18–23 across five UP cities, secured over ₹3,191 crore in investment commitments and advanced plans for a 500-acre "Japanese City" in YEIDA. Led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki and CM Yogi Adityanath, it combined manufacturing deals, clean-energy MoUs, and cultural diplomacy. Kotaro Nagasaki, Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyus
Aug 245 min read


Uttar Pradesh Hosts Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, 200+ Japanese Business Leaders for UP–Japan Investment Meet 2026
Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its economic engagement with Japan as Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki and more than 200 Japanese business leaders participate in the UP–Japan Investment Meet 2026 across New Delhi and Lucknow. New Delhi, August 18, 2026: The India–Japan economic partnership is taking a strong sub-national turn as Uttar Pradesh welcomes Kotaro Nagasaki, Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, along with more than 200 Japanese business leaders for the U.P.–Japan Invest
Aug 194 min read


India-Japan-Africa Growth Corridor: Building a Trilateral Growth Corridor for the Global South
India and Japan are giving fresh momentum to their Africa partnership under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision. Backed by the India–Japan Joint Economic Forum, a new JETRO strategic report, and renewed focus on the Asia–Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC), the two nations are positioning themselves to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, digital infrastructure, healthcare, green energy, and resilient supply chains across the Global South. The sixteenth India-Japan A
Jul 298 min read


A Book That Reconnects History: Kolkata and West Bengal's Enduring Contribution to India–Japan Relations
Released at the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026, India–Japan Relations: Contribution of Kolkata and West Bengal highlights the personalities and historical connections that laid the foundation for today's trusted India–Japan partnership. Business conferences are often remembered for investment announcements, trade discussions, and networking opportunities. Yet, at the 5th India–Japan Business Conference (IJBC) 2026 in Kolkata, one of the most memorable moments came n
Jul 176 min read


India–Japan Business Conference 2026: The Future Begins in Kolkata
The India–Japan Business Conference 2026 positions Kolkata as the gateway to deeper SME collaboration, technology partnerships, and the next chapter of Indo–Japan economic cooperation.
Jul 96 min read


The Architect of the Indo-Pacific: Unpacking the Contradictory Legacy of Shinzo Abe
Years after his assassination, Shinzo Abe's legacy continues to shape Japan and the wider Indo-Pacific. From bold economic reforms and a more proactive security policy to the vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific that placed India at the heart of Japan's strategic outlook, Abe's ideas remain central to the evolving India–Japan partnership and the region's geopolitical future. July 8 remains a date that carries a visceral shock. When a crude, handmade weapon abruptly ended Sh
Jul 67 min read


Silk of Trust, Steel of Strategy: What Really Changed During Prime Sanae Minister Takaichi's India Visit?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden India visit marked a strategic turning point, deepening India-Japan cooperation across defence, technology, economic security, clean energy and the Indo-Pacific.
Jul 411 min read


Why Japanese Companies Are Looking Beyond China: India's Rise as Japan's Next Investment Hub
Japanese FDI in India has surpassed ₹2.7 lakh crore as companies adopt a China Plus One strategy to diversify supply chains and reduce geopolitical risks. Discover why India is emerging as Japan's preferred destination for manufacturing, innovation, and long-term economic partnership. For much of the past three decades, China was the undisputed center of Asian manufacturing. Japanese companies invested heavily in the country, attracted by its vast workforce, robust infrastruc
Jun 107 min read


"A New Golden Chapter": Hitomi Sato on India–Japan Relations, Innovation and the Indo-Pacific
In an exclusive conversation, Hitomi Sato discusses India-Japan relations, economic cooperation, innovation, infrastructure and the future of the Indo-Pacific.
May 156 min read


India–Japan Economic Security Dialogue 2026: Building Resilient Supply Chains
The 2nd India–Japan Economic Security Dialogue in New Delhi marks a decisive shift toward resilience in semiconductors, critical minerals, ICT, clean energy, and pharmaceuticals. Co‑chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japanese Vice Ministers, the dialogue strengthens trusted supply chains and deepens the Special Strategic and Global Partnership in the Indo‑Pacific. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with Vice Minister, MOFA of Japan, Takehiro Funakoshi, and Vice
May 114 min read


Gujarat–Japan Partnership: From Vibrant Gujarat to Global Value Chains
Gujarat is rapidly emerging as Japan’s most important economic and strategic partner in India. From semiconductors and advanced manufacturing to cultural diplomacy and industrial investment, the Gujarat–Japan partnership is shaping the future of India–Japan cooperation.
May 74 min read
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