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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

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

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

Junichi Nishida, Executive Director of the Kansai Japan-India Association (KJIA), shares his vision for strengthening India–Japan business, investment, innovation, and people-to-people ties. Junichi Nishida, Executive Director of the Kansai Japan-India Association (KJIA) As India and Japan continue to deepen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership, regional cooperation is emerging as a powerful driver of bilateral engagement. Among Japan's economic powerhouses, the Kan

As Japan advances its digital transformation, India's technology talent is becoming an increasingly important partner in meeting its innovation and workforce needs. In this exclusive interview with JapanCalling.in , Anil Raj, President of the India-IT Association Japan (IITAJ) and Founder & President of RAJ GROUP, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind IITAJ, the opportunities emerging from AI, and why trust, patience, and cultural understanding remain the foun

Despite attracting less than one percent of India's FDI, Assam is gaining strategic importance in India-Japan relations. The state's location at the gateway to Southeast Asia aligns with India's Act East Policy and Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision. Assam and Northeast India highlighting strategic connectivity routes under India-Japan cooperation and the Indo-Pacific framework Assam has never been a potential destination for foreign investment in India. It acco

India's longest-serving PM Modi and Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshaped one of Asia's most important strategic partnerships. As PM Takaichi prepares for her India visit, the next chapter of India-Japan relations is being written through economic security, technology cooperation, and a shared Indo-Pacific vision. In the field of international relations, longevity is often dismissed as a mere metric of political survival. However, when viewed through the

A new Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Ports Association (IPA), CMEC at RIS, and Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) marks a significant step in India–Japan maritime cooperation. The partnership aims to strengthen research, port development, connectivity, and supply chain resilience while supporting broader Indo-Pacific strategic objectives. MoU Signing Ceremony among Indian Ports Association, Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (CME

Long before India achieved independence, Rash Behari Bose had already internationalised the freedom struggle. A master strategist, underground revolutionary, and architect of transnational anti-colonial resistance, Bose transformed exile into opportunity — building alliances in Japan, shaping the foundations of the Indian National Army, and challenging the British Empire far beyond India’s borders. On his birth anniversary, revisiting his extraordinary journey is not just an

As global diplomacy increasingly moves beyond national capitals, the growing partnership between Japan and Odisha highlights the rising importance of subnational cooperation in shaping economic and strategic ties. From sister-state collaboration and cultural exchanges to technology partnerships and skilled workforce mobility, the evolving Japan–Odisha relationship is emerging as a dynamic model of localized diplomacy with global impact. The architecture of international relat

At a time when nations grapple with balancing tradition and modernity, the reflections of Swami Vivekananda’s journey through Japan in the 1890s offer a remarkably relevant perspective. Witnessing a society that embraced progress without losing its cultural soul, Vivekananda saw in Japan a powerful model for Asia’s resurgence. Today, as India and Japan deepen their partnership across education, culture, and innovation, his insights continue to resonate, reminding us that true

From army talks to policy changes, India and Japan are moving toward a more operational and strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.