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"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

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi opened his first India visit not in Delhi — but aboard INS Chennai in Mumbai. What that choice signals about where India-Japan defence ties are headed, and what's on the table before the 4th 2+2 meeting in Tokyo. Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi with Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, and accompanying officials aboard INS Chennai during Ko

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

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

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

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