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The India–Japan Summit’s 500,000 human resource exchange target is less about migration and more about intent. It signals a shift toward structured exchange—students, researchers, professionals, and institutions—built on trust, skills, and reciprocity.

The maritime geography of the Indo-Pacific is currently undergoing a period of profound structural realignment. At the centre of this shift lies the evolving security architecture between New Delhi and Tokyo. The 11th edition  of the Indian Navy-Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Staff Talks, which concluded in New Delhi on 29 January 2026, represents a significant data point in this trajectory. The talks underscore a deeper, more humanized commitment to a “Free and Op

Japan’s new foreign worker policy quietly opens a historic door. With up to 1.23 million jobs by 2028, Japan is signalling long-term opportunity for global talent, and with India’s young workforce—across logistics, recycling, and skilled trades, backed by structured training, fair employment, and career stability

Imagine standing in the bustling streets of Akihabara or amidst the serene cherry blossoms of Kyoto. You’ve just picked up a beautiful souvenir or just finished a hearty bowl of ramen. Instead of fumbling for Yen notes or worrying about the transaction fees on your international credit card, you simply pull out your phone, open your favourite Indian banking app and scan a QR code. A familiar beep confirms the payment! It is the very near future. India’s Unified Payments Inter

The ancient traditions and transmission of Buddhism from Nalanda, India, to Nara, Japan What was once a journey of ancient traditions between Nalanda and Nara has today become the flow of skilled professionals between India and Japan. Much of what Japan cherishes today from Buddhist teachings to artistic traditions can be traced back to ancient journeys from India. Over the last decade, India and Japan have deepened their educational partnerships through student exchange prog

Pune, November 2025 Pune will host the 7th Edition of “Konnichiwa Pune”, the flagship Indo–Japan cultural festival, marking a momentous milestone celebrating 20 years of the Pune–Okayama Sister City partnership. This landmark celebration reflects two decades of friendship, cultural exchange, and collaboration between India and Japan. Organized by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai  and the Association of Frie

Mumbai. November 2, 2025 The Rising Sun Mumbai 2025 on November 19, 2025 at ICONIQA Hotel, Mumbai promises to illuminate a new chapter in India–Japan relations. This conclave will bring together visionaries, business leaders, innovators, and cultural icons from both nations to explore opportunities that will define the next era of collaboration. Set in India’s financial and creative capital, the event serves as a vibrant platform for strategic dialogue, economic partnerships,

Yokosuka, Japan October 23, 2025 The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate, showcased India’s growing maritime strength and self-reliance during the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) held from October 16 to 18, followed by a Harbour Phase at Yokosuka, Japan, on October 21. R. Madhu Sudan, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of India in Tokyo, Japan and Rear Admiral YAMAGUCHI Nobohisa, Chief of Staff, JMSDF Yokosuk

By. Siddharth Deshmukh When we think of India-Japan diplomacy, our minds often leap to summits in New Delhi or Tokyo. Yet, some of the...

New Delhi / Tokyo, August 2025   Prof. D. Sakthi Kumar , Founder and Chairman of the Indian JSPS Alumni Association (IJAA) , has been...

New Delhi/Tokyo, August 2025 . On August 7, 2025, ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, and Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of...

PM Modi with Prime Minister Ishiba August 23, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an Official Working Visit to Japan from...