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From Vision to Partnership: Tracing the Arc of India - Japan Relations from 2014 to 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Japan first in August 2014 and recent visit in August 2025 mark a remarkable decade in the evolution of India–Japan relations. What began with the optimism of a newly elected leader eager to expand India’s global partnerships has matured into a phase of strategic consolidation. PM Modi's first visit to Japan in August 2014 was with the optimism of a newly elected leader eager to expand India’s global partnerships. Eleven years later,


India–Japan Annual Summit 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Japan for Strengthening Strategic Partnership
PM Modi with Prime Minister Ishiba August 23, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an Official Working Visit to Japan from...


FICCI Business Delegation to Japan Boosts India–Japan Trade
Tokyo/Oska July 25, 2025 On the sidelines of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry ...


Japan-India Foreign Ministers Meet in Washington D.C. to Advance Strategic Cooperation
Washington D.C., July 1, 2025 In a significant diplomatic engagement on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Japan’s...


INS Sahyadri Strengthens India-Japan Naval Partnership at JAIMEX-25 in Yokosuka
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


Rare Earths & Strategic Autonomy – A New Phase in India–Japan Cooperation
India and Japan’s partnership on critical minerals marks a new phase in strategic cooperation — linking supply-chain resilience, technology innovation, and Indo-Pacific energy security.


Ambassador Nagma Mohamed Mallick Appointed as India’s Envoy to Japan: Strengthening India–Japan Relations and Women’s Leadership in Diplomacy
Ambassador Nagma Mohamed Mallick’s appointment as India’s envoy to Japan marks a milestone in India–Japan relations and highlights women’s growing leadership in global diplomacy.


From Vision to Partnership: Tracing the Arc of India - Japan Relations from 2014 to 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Japan first in August 2014 and recent visit in August 2025 mark a remarkable decade in the evolution of India–Japan relations. What began with the optimism of a newly elected leader eager to expand India’s global partnerships has matured into a phase of strategic consolidation. PM Modi's first visit to Japan in August 2014 was with the optimism of a newly elected leader eager to expand India’s global partnerships. Eleven years later,


The Rising Sun, Mumbai: A New Dawn for India–Japan Collaboration
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,


India–Japan Economic Ties Take Center Stage at the 2nd NIKKEI India–Japan Economy & Investment Forum in Bengaluru
Delegates and business leaders at the 2nd NIKKEI India–Japan Economy & Investment Forum 2025 in Bengaluru. Bengaluru, 18 September 2025...


India–Japan Science, Technology & Education Seminar ICFAST 2025 at NIT Calicut India.
New Delhi / Tokyo August 9, 2025 The Indian JSPS Alumni Association (IJAA) , in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology...


JICA Catalyzes Innovation and Business Partnerships at 4th India-Japan Business Conference in Chennai
Chennai, July 2025 At the 4th India-Japan Business Conference , organized by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) in Chennai on 10th...


India-Japan Education Conclave “EDUCON 2025” Unveiled at BHU
Varanasi, India In a major step forward for India-Japan higher-education ties, Connect India Japan, in collaboration with Banaras Hindu University (BHU), has unveiled the India–Japan Education Conclave “EDUCON 2025”. This landmark event is strategically designed to deepen academic partnerships, boost student mobility, and drive innovation between the two nations. Vision: Forging Global Academic Synergy Set against the backdrop of increasing global emphasis on international


Japan Day at BITS Pilani: Building Global Careers through Innovation and Collaboration
Pilani. October 29 2025 The Placement Unit of BITS Pilani is set to host Japan Day on 30th October , an excellent pre-internship event connecting students directly with some of Japan’s leading companies. The initiative brings together top-tier Japanese corporates, research organizations, and start-ups under one roof, creating a powerful platform for BITSians to explore global career pathways. Exploring New Horizons: Why Japan? For aspiring engineers, technologists, and resea


ICFAST 2025: Celebrating 40 Years of India–Japan Science & Technology Cooperation
New Delhi, October 2, 2025 The Indian JSPS Alumni Association (IJAA) , in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,...


Prof. D. Sakthi Kumar Receives Japan’s 2025 Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Advancing India–Japan Science and Academic Ties
New Delhi / Tokyo, August 2025 Prof. D. Sakthi Kumar , Founder and Chairman of the Indian JSPS Alumni Association (IJAA) , has been...


Japan Showcases AI Governance and Digital Innovation as Country Partner at India Mobile Congress 2025
New Delhi, October 2025 — Japan is set to make a strong statement on digital innovation and responsible technology as the Country...


Kubota Unveils World’s First Driverless Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor at Expo 2025 Osaka. What It Means for India’s Agriculture
Osaka, Japan – At Expo 2025 Osaka, Japanese farm equipment leader Kubota Corporation introduced a global first: the driverless hydrogen...


India-Japan JCM Agreement: A New Era of Climate Cooperation and Decarbonization
New Delhi/Tokyo, August 2025 . On August 7, 2025, ONO Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, and Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of...


India and Japan Forge Clean Energy Partnership: JBIC and PFC Ink Landmark Deal for Assam's Bio-Ethanol Project
JBIC Governor Nobumitsu Hayashi and PFC CMD Parminder Chopra TOKYO/NEW DELHI – In a significant boost to India's clean energy goals and...


The Rising Sun, Mumbai: A New Dawn for India–Japan Collaboration
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,


Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Set to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Tokyo / New Delhi. October 4, 2025 Sanae Takaichi has rewritten Japan’s political history. The former economic security minister was...


Shinichiro Imahori Bids Farewell After Three Impactful Years with JBIC in India
Shinichiro Imahori, Deputy Chief Representative JBIC India Looking back on his three years in India, Shinichiro Imahori shared how he...


India–Japan Economic Ties Take Center Stage at the 2nd NIKKEI India–Japan Economy & Investment Forum in Bengaluru
Delegates and business leaders at the 2nd NIKKEI India–Japan Economy & Investment Forum 2025 in Bengaluru. Bengaluru, 18 September 2025...


Empowering Women Leaders in Sports: JICA and Assam Govt Host Coaching Programme in Guwahati
Assam, 31 July 2025 With an aim to strengthen women’s leadership and inclusive coaching practices in India’s sports ecosystem, Japan...


Advancing Connectivity: Key Insights from the India-Japan Intellectual Conclave 2025
'Reviewing the State of Connectivity' was one of the significant sessions at the fifth edition of India-Japan Intellectual Conclave ,...


KIZUNA 2025 India-Japan Intellectual Conclave: A Vision for Connectivity, Innovation & Growth
From connectivity and infrastructure to sustainable growth and innovation, KIZUNA 2025 - India Japan Intellectual Conclave at Guwahati...


JICA's Role in Strengthening India-Japan Cooperation in the India's Northeast
The Northeast region of India stands at the crossroads of Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision and India’s “Act East” and...


Konnichiwa Pune 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Pune–Okayama Friendship Through Culture and Collaboration
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


Japanese Food Festival at Embassy of Japan Highlights Culinary Diplomacy at World Food India 2025
New Delhi, September 26, 2025 – The Embassy of Japan in India came alive last evening as Ambassador ONO hosted a special reception to...


Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! 2025 Returns to New Delhi as Flagship Event of Japan Month
New Delhi. August 29, 2025 The highly anticipated Japanese anime and pop-culture festival in India, Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! 2025 , is...


India Pavilion National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka: Bharat Mandap Showcases Culture, Innovation & India–Japan Friendship
Osaka, Japan – August 16, 2025 The India Pavilion, known as Bharat Mandap , marked India’s 79th Independence Day with a spectacular...


INS Sahyadri Strengthens India-Japan Naval Partnership at JAIMEX-25 in Yokosuka
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


India and Japan Deepen Defense Ties Amid Shifting Indo-Pacific Dynamics
Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani ahead of India-Japan Defence Ministerial meeting at New Delhi New Delhi, May 6 2025...


Indian Army Contingent Arrives in Japan for 6th Edition of Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN
Indian Army Contingent Arrives in Japan for Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN Indian Army Contingent arrived Japan for...


Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Participation in Tarang Shakti 2024: A Step Toward a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
The Indian Air Force's Tarang Shakti 2024 exercise, scheduled from August 29 to September 14, 2024, will witness the valuable...
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Japan and India Unite to Empower Startups at ICONN NINJA Demo Day 2025
New Delhi. November 7, 2025 In yet another significant stride toward strengthening India–Japan collaboration, the JICA ICONN NINJA India Acceleration Program—organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is set to host its much-awaited Demo Day for the 3rd Cohort. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at T-Hub, Hyderaba d, the event promises to spotlight the synergy between Japanese corporat


Japan Day at BITS Pilani: Building Global Careers through Innovation and Collaboration
Pilani. October 29 2025 The Placement Unit of BITS Pilani is set to host Japan Day on 30th October , an excellent pre-internship event connecting students directly with some of Japan’s leading companies. The initiative brings together top-tier Japanese corporates, research organizations, and start-ups under one roof, creating a powerful platform for BITSians to explore global career pathways. Exploring New Horizons: Why Japan? For aspiring engineers, technologists, and resea


Bridging Japan and International Markets: Cross-Cultural Branding, Digital Marketing & Global Business Insights
Tokyo. August 12, 2025 In the ever-evolving global marketplace, the intersection of diverse cultures and business strategies presents a...


Bridging India and Japan Through Innovation, Trust, and Tech Leadership
"Embrace the marathon, not the sprint. Japan rewards partners who show up prepared, listen actively, and iterate collaboratively." Dr....


FICCI Business Delegation to Japan Boosts India–Japan Trade
Tokyo/Oska July 25, 2025 On the sidelines of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry ...


India Trend Fair 2025 in Tokyo Set to Strengthen India–Japan Textile Trade
India Trend Fair 2025 at Tokyo – a premier B2B exhibition showcasing high-quality Indian textiles and fashion products tailored for the...


Asia’s EV Triangle: What the Nissan–Foxconn Deal in Japan Means for India’s EV Future
Nissan–Foxconn tie-up is a regional recalibration of EV manufacturing. India stands to benefit greatly if it seizes this moment. July 08,...


Indo-Japan SME Collaboration Takes Center Stage at SUWA Industrial Messe 2025
Nagano. July 3, 2025 "The future of Indo-Japan collaboration is not just Government-to-Government or Business-to-Business—it is...
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