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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

Ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India, Asian Confluence's high-level webinar series highlighted how strategic connectivity, resilient supply chains and business partnerships across Eastern and Northeast India can shape the next chapter of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Ahead of the India–Japan Summit 2026, Asian Confluence's curtain raiser webinar series highlighted strategic connectivity, resilient supply chains

As a new entrant in the Indo-Japan business ecosystem, Corporate Sketchnoter is committed to becoming the visual knowledge partner for Indo-Japanese MSMEs. By combining bilingual communication, strategic visualization, and business intelligence, the startup aims to help organizations grow with greater clarity, confidence, operational efficiency, and cultural harmony. Corporate Sketchnoter is a newly launched, high‑potential startup in the Indo‑Japanese MSME business ecosyst

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

The India-Japan Summit 2026 reveals why Northeast India is emerging as a strategic bridge linking technology, trade, connectivity and the future of the Indo-Pacific.

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

With only 1% of India's $37 billion textile exports reaching Japan, the India Fashion & Lifestyle Show Osaka 2026 aims to connect Indian exporters with Japanese buyers, unlock new sourcing opportunities and strengthen long-term India-Japan trade partnerships In conjunction with the visit of Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, to Japan, special seminar was held with the support the Embassy of India to Japan to promote Bharat Tex 2026. As Ja

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

JECI has partnered with Praxis Business School to establish a JECI JHUB Satellite Skill Center, bringing Japanese language training, JLPT preparation, workplace excellence programs, internships, and career pathways closer to students and professionals in Eastern India. Toward strengthening India-Japan collaboration in education and workforce development, the Japan Education Center & Information Foundation (JECI) has announced a strategic partnership with Praxis Business Schoo

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

The Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre have signed a landmark MoU to facilitate Japanese investment in Haryana, strengthen MSME collaboration, and enhance ease of doing business. The partnership aims to create new opportunities for technology transfer, industrial growth, and India–Japan economic cooperation. In a significant development for India–Japan economic relations, the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) and the Haryana Enterprise