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As global education pathways shift, a new destination is quietly capturing the imagination of Indian students. With Japan announcing scholarships to welcome 5,000 Indian students over the next three years, and senior Indian university leaders engaging directly with Japanese institutions, a subtle but significant realignment is underway. What is unfolding is not just a change in study destinations, but a deeper rebalancing of India–Japan educational and knowledge partnerships—

MUFG CEO Hironori Kamezawa’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi highlights Japan’s deepening financial partnership with India, as MUFG acquires a 20% stake in Shriram Finance to support MSMEs and Viksit Bharat.

The launch of Japan Airlines’ direct Tokyo Narita–New Delhi flight marks more than an expansion in air travel; it reflects growing economic confidence, deeper people-to-people ties, and a shared commitment to long-term connectivity. By linking New Delhi seamlessly to Japan and onward destinations in North America and the wider Asia-Pacific via Narita, the new daily service is set to boost trade, tourism, and global mobility. Cd’A R. Madhu Sudan, participated at the flag off

Japan and India pushed their strategic partnership into a more action-oriented phase during Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi’s New Delhi visit, deepening cooperation on security, AI, economic resilience, and the Indo-Pacific. From high-level talks with PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to agreements on supply chains, technology, and people-to-people ties, the visit signaled a shared resolve to shape a rules-based regional and global order amid rising ge

Tucked away in Japan’s snow-covered town of Tokamachi, an old school building holds a vibrant secret from India. The Mithila Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Madhubani (Mithila) art , preserving a tradition that once adorned the mud walls of Bihar’s villages. Founded by Japanese art patron Tokio Hasegawa , the museum is more than an exhibition space—it is a living bridge between India and Japan, where ancient stories, women’s creativity, and cultur

“We will continue to deepen cooperation so that our two nations grow stronger and more prosperous together,” mentioned Toshimitsu Motegi, Japanese Foreign Minister in his message ahead of his visit to India from 15–17 January. Marking his first visit to India in nearly six years, the Japanese Foreign Minister arrives at a pivotal moment for Japan–India relations, as India’s growing global influence and shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific place the partnership a

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