Indo-Japan Business Council

30/07/2026

Strengthening Kyoto–India Collaboration 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵

It was a privilege to welcome Mr. Kuno Masatsugu, Director of Showyou Co., Ltd. and Atelier Japan, as a distinguished speaker at the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026.

During his session, "Vision for Kyoto–India Collaboration," Mr. Masatsugu shared valuable insights on fostering stronger partnerships between Kyoto and India through innovation, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, and sustainable business cooperation. His inspiring vision emphasized the opportunities that emerge when both nations collaborate for mutual growth.

Following the session, Mr. Onkar Bari, Vice President – Membership, Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), presented a token of appreciation and the India–Japan Relations commemorative publication to Mr. Kuno Masatsugu in recognition of his valuable contribution to the conference.

We sincerely thank Mr. Masatsugu for his inspiring address and look forward to strengthening the bonds between India and Japan through continued collaboration

30/07/2026

He didn't have to speak in Hindi. He chose to.

At the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026, Mr. Katsunori Ashida — Acting Consul General of Japan in Kolkata — surprised the room by addressing them in Hindi. It wasn't a formality. It was a statement about how seriously he takes the relationship between our two countries.

In this exclusive interview with Prathmesh Pratap Singh, Executive – Communications & Outreach, Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), Mr. Ashida gets candid about:

🔹 Why language — not just policy — is the real bridge between India and Japan
🔹 His personal message to India's youth building careers connected to Japan
🔹 The shared strengths that make this partnership genuinely unique

This is diplomacy, unscripted.

Recorded at The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kolkata, hosted by the Indo-Japan Business Council in association with the Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata.

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/rXt0bPe_DVY

28/07/2026

🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 Exclusive Teaser | In Conversation with Mr. Katsunori Ashida

We're excited to share an exclusive teaser from a conversation between Mr. Katsunori Ashida Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata , and Prathmesh Pratap Singh, Executive – Communications & Outreach, Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), recorded during the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026.

In this Hindi teaser, Mr. Ashida shares his thoughts on the growing India–Japan partnership, offering a glimpse into the full conversation.

🎬 The complete interview premieres on 29 July 2026 at 4:00 PM (IST).

🎥 Watch the teaser: https://youtu.be/mA3LGBLlIUI

Recorded at The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kolkata, during the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026, hosted by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) in association with the Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata.

25/07/2026

🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 Craft, Culture & Co-Creation: Kyoto Meets India

At the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026 in Kolkata, Mr. Masatsugu Kuno — Managing Director, Atelier Japan / Showyou Co.,Ltd — spoke with IJBC's Prathmesh Pratap Singh on bringing Kyoto's centuries-old craft traditions into co-creation with India.

🔹 Why Japan's shrinking domestic craft market is pushing Kyoto's artisans to look abroad — and why India specifically
🔹 Why the next decade should move beyond manufacturing into genuine artisan co-creation
🔹 How Indian and Japanese craftspeople share materials and techniques, yet approach creation completely differently
🔹 The cultural and business-custom gaps still standing between Japanese companies and Indian artisans
🔹 Why Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore are all on Kyoto's radar as India entry points

Recorded at The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry ,Kolkata, hosted by the Indo-Japan Business Council.

🎥 Watch the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/ej_SvqU2

We thank our partners for their support in making the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026 possible Intueri Consulting LLP (Knowledge Partner) KNM & Partners, Law Offices Fidel Tech ,AQUILAW ,Shimbi Team Labs, Ichiban Enterprises ,NanoBiz LLC, Youth4Japan, ESSPL ,HNR LEGAL
Japan Calling.

24/07/2026

Interaction with the Consul General of Japan in Mumbai | Pune

The Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) had the privilege of hosting an engaging interaction with the Consul General of Japan in Mumbai, bringing together representatives from business, academia, industry, Japanese language and culture institutions, and the wider India–Japan community in Pune.

The programme featured meaningful discussions on strengthening India–Japan cooperation, followed by interactive networking that fostered new connections and collaborative opportunities across sectors.

As part of the programme, the Consul General was presented with the Knowledge Paper, (by Intueri Consulting LLP), the booklet India–Japan Relations: Contribution of Kolkata and West Bengal, and the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026 Post-Event Report.

We thank all participants for their enthusiastic presence and valuable contributions. The meaningful discussions and networking made this interaction a successful step towards strengthening India–Japan relations. We look forward to continuing this momentum through future collaborations.

22/07/2026

🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 Craft, Culture & Co-Creation: Kyoto Meets India

At the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026 in Kolkata, Mr. Masatsugu Kuno — Managing Director, ATELIER JAPAN / Showyou Co.,Ltd — spoke with IJBC's Prathmesh Pratap Singh on bringing Kyoto's centuries-old craft traditions into co-creation with India.

🔹 Why Japan's shrinking domestic craft market is pushing Kyoto's artisans to look abroad — and why India specifically
🔹 Why the next decade should move beyond manufacturing into genuine artisan co-creation
🔹 How Indian and Japanese craftspeople share materials and techniques, yet approach creation completely differently
🔹 The cultural and business-custom gaps still standing between Japanese companies and Indian artisans
🔹 Why Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore are all on Kyoto's radar as India entry points

Recorded at The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kolkata, hosted by the Indo-Japan Business Council.

🎥 Watch the full interview 👉 https://youtu.be/CRCryc5eOrQ

22/07/2026

🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 India–Japan Relations: Beyond Trade, Into Strategy
Recorded at the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026 in Kolkata, days after the Japanese
PM's visit to India — Prof. Srabani Roy Choudhury (Japanese Division, School of International Studies, JNU) in conversation with IJBC's Prathmesh Pratap Singh.
🔹 Why this year's Takaichi–Modi summit shifted focus from trade to economic security, supply chains and connectivity
🔹 Why Japan sees the Northeast as its gateway to the Indo-Pacific
🔹 Why Japanese companies still rank India behind Vietnam and Indonesia — despite the "magnetic attraction" between the two nations
🔹 Why Kolkata's cultural affinity with Japan makes it a strong candidate for the next wave of Japanese investment

🎥 Watch the full interview 👉 https://youtu.be/O1WrNcE63a4

21/07/2026

PM Takaichi's visit to India renewed attention on trade and diplomacy—but what does it mean for Northeast India?

At the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026, the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) sat down with Sabyasachi Dutta, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Asian Confluence, to explore why Northeast India is becoming increasingly central to the India–Japan partnership and the broader Indo-Pacific vision.

Key insights from the conversation:

→ Northeast India is emerging as a strategic bridge connecting South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Japan.

→ The Bay of Bengal is becoming a key frontier for Indo-Pacific cooperation.

→ India–Japan engagement is moving beyond dialogue to implementation, with Northeast India playing a pivotal role.

→ Stronger collaboration can unlock new opportunities in connectivity, trade, innovation, and regional development.

This conversation goes beyond trade, examining how policy, geography, and strategic cooperation are shaping the future of Northeast India within the evolving India–Japan partnership.

🎥 Watch the full interview:
https://youtu.be/hY0VjIlVhLQ

Recorded during the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026, hosted by the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) at The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kolkata.

We'd love to hear your perspective: Where do you see the greatest opportunity for Northeast India in the India–Japan partnership?

Interviewer: Prathmesh Pratap Singh, Executive – Communications & Outreach, Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC)
Guest: Sabyasachi Dutta, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Asian Confluence

18/07/2026

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On behalf of the entire IJBC family, thank you for your trust, participation, and continued support. Your feedback not only motivates our team but also helps us showcase the impact of our collective efforts in fostering meaningful India–Japan partnerships.
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Together, let's continue building stronger bridges between India and Japan.

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15/07/2026

IJBC President Siddharth Deshmukh on 25 Years of Building India–Japan Trust

The Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) is pleased to share a recent feature interview with our President, Mr. Siddharth Deshmukh, Founder & CEO of Shimbi Labs, published by Bridges.
In the interview, Mr. Deshmukh reflects on IJBC's journey in widening participation in the India–Japan relationship, the cultural nuances that shape cross-border partnerships, and where he sees the relationship heading as both nations approach 75 years of diplomatic ties.
Read the full feature to know more

The Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC) is a leading bilateral chamber promoting collaboration between India and Japan in business, trade, education, and culture. Bridges spoke with IJBC President Siddharth Deshmukh about the council’s role in strengthening India–Japan relations. Bridges: What ar...