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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

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

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

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

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.

At the Kizuna 6 Conference in Shillong, Takuro Takeuchi, Chief Representative of the JICA India Office , highlighted a new chapter in Northeast India’s development. The region’s story, he noted, is no longer just about roads and bridges—it is about transforming connectivity into opportunity, resilience, and inclusive growth. For JICA, Northeast India is emerging as a strategic frontier for long-term development and regional cooperation. Takuro Takeuchi, Chief Representative o

Japan is preparing a major overhaul of its intelligence architecture. The government’s plan to establish a centralized national intelligence agency aims to streamline information gathering across ministries and strengthen the Prime Minister’s ability to respond swiftly to emerging threats Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and Takayuki Kobayashi - LDP intelligence strategy chief hold an envelope of policy proposals. In an era defined by geopolitical volatility, cyber warfare, econom

The sixth KIZUNA Conclave in Shillong unites India and Japan to foster innovation, culture, and strategic regional cooperation

From green hydrogen to ancient pilgrimage routes, the Uttar Pradesh–Yamanashi partnership is redefining how diplomacy works in the 21st century. Rooted in shared Buddhist heritage and driven by local economies, this sub-national collaboration shows how India–Japan ties are moving beyond capitals to connect people, culture, and opportunity on the ground. The evolving partnership between Uttar Pradesh and Yamanashi is more than a regional agreement. It is a live laboratory for

Assam, 31 July 2025 With an aim to strengthen women’s leadership and inclusive coaching practices in India’s sports ecosystem, Japan...

'Reviewing the State of Connectivity' was one of the significant sessions at the fifth edition of India-Japan Intellectual Conclave ,...

From connectivity and infrastructure to sustainable growth and innovation, KIZUNA 2025 - India Japan Intellectual Conclave at Guwahati...