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Saichiro Misumi connected India and Japan long before strategic partnerships became policy. Saichiro Misumi’s life shows how trust, culture, and people-to-people diplomacy shape enduring international friendships.

Japan Self-Defense Forces Day 2025 reflects Japan’s evolving security role while underscoring the growing depth of India–Japan defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Padma Shri Dr. Tomio Mizokami is a distinguished Japanese linguist, author, and academic whose lifelong work has played a transformative role in strengthening India–Japan cultural and people-to-people relations. Born in 1941 in Kobe, Japan, his intellectual journey reflects decades of deep engagement with India’s languages, literature, and society. Dr. Mizokami graduated in 1965 from the Department of Indian Studies at Osaka University of Foreign Studies, marking the beginnin

Guwahati, 15 December 2025 : The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU), conducted a specialized workshop titled “Cultivating Future Coach Developers: Enabling Athletes as Decision Makers in Assam” from December 9 to 13, 2025 in Guwahati. The program is part of JICA’s ongoing preparation efforts to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem by introducing evidence-based coaching practices, leadership development,

Aizawl, 24 December. 2025 : The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with Mizoram Sports Department of Government of Mizoram and Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) , conducted a four-day sports coaching workshop titled JICA-Mizoram “Transforming Sport for the Next Generation” Program “Developing Decision Makers” from December 15 to 18 , 2025, in Aizawl, Mizoram. The workshop was first of its kind in Mizoram and was inaugurated by Pu Lalnghinglova

Born in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in 1800, Katsushika Oei was a gifted Ukiyo-e artist whose work long remained in the shadow of her father, the legendary Katsushika Hokusai. Trained within one of Japan’s most influential art studios, Oei developed a distinctive style marked by luminous colour, fine detail, and an unconventional portrayal of women in Bijin-ga prints. This article revisits her life and legacy, shedding light on a remarkable woman artist whose contribution to Japan

How India and Japan are strengthening disaster risk reduction, resilience, and early warning systems through strategic cooperation and shared expertise.

In spring 2025, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan on Yumeshima Island welcomed millions to explore innovation, culture, and a future designed together.

Cyber Initiative Tokyo 2025 brought cyber governance, AI risk, and geopolitics together—signaling Japan’s growing leadership in digital security diplomacy.

Kokuyo’s India journey reveals how global design, local insight, and manufacturing excellence are redefining workspaces.

Mumbai, 19 December 2025 The Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), in collaboration with DBohra, has formally launched the Japan Business Readiness Program (JBRP) with the successful completion of its first Awareness Training Session. The inaugural Awareness Session was led by Siddharth Deshmukh, President, IJBC, and focused on building a foundational understanding of Japanese business culture, decision-making processes, professional conduct, and trust-based engagement. The ses

The life and legacy of Lt. Bharati Asha “Asako” Sahay Choudhury, a revered Indian National Army (INA) veteran and a lifelong symbol of India–Japan friendship, were formally honoured at a Commendation Ceremony held at the Embassy of Japan in India on December 17, 2025. Organised by the Embassy of Japan , the ceremony brought together eminent personalities, diplomats, scholars, friends, and members of her family, reflecting the deep respect she commanded across generations and