News Bureau

Japan’s political landscape has entered a historic phase with the rise of its first female Prime Minister, but continuity rather than disruption may define the country’s foreign policy. Unlikely to tamper with Shinzo Abe’s pro-India foreign policy, the new leadership is expected to deepen strategic cooperation with India while reinforcing Japan’s China+1 strategy to diversify supply chains and investments. As geopolitical tensions reshape global economic alliances, the evolving India–Japan...

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.

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 cultural diplomacy...