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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

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

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

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

Japan's growing labour shortage is creating new opportunities for Indian workers, but securing a job and building a career require skills, language and adaptability.

The India Apparel & Accessories Fair (IA&AF) 2026 has opened in Tokyo, bringing together 156 Indian exhibitors and Japanese buyers to strengthen apparel trade, promote long-term business partnerships, and expand India's footprint in one of Asia's most significant fashion import markets. India has reinforced its apparel export ambitions in Japan with the inauguration of the India Apparel & Accessories Fair (IA&AF) 2026, one of the country's premier business-to-business sourcin

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

Japan, the United States, and India concluded a trilateral mine warfare exercise in Mutsu Bay from July 11–23, 2026. The exercise strengthened interoperability in mine countermeasures (MCM), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and unmanned underwater operations, reinforcing maritime security, freedom of navigation, and protection of critical sea lines of communication across the Indo-Pacific. On July 23, 2026, the navies of Japan, the United States, and India concluded a high-

The Indo-Japan Business Council brought together business leaders, academia and cultural institutions in Pune for a high-level interaction with Japan's Consul General, Hitomi Sato. The event highlighted India's growing role in Japan's economic partnerships, cultural diplomacy and preparations for the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027 The Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) reinforced its role as a catalyst for India–Japan economic diplomacy by hosting an interac

Japan Month 2026 is set to strengthen India–Japan relations through an extensive calendar of trade, investment, education and cultural events. Building on the success of its previous editions, the Embassy of Japan in India is inviting businesses, educational institutions and cultural organizations to become part of this nationwide initiative that celebrates one of Asia's most dynamic strategic partnerships. The Embassy of Japan in India has designated September–October 2026 a