PM Modi gifted with traditional Daruma doll during his Japan visit

Aug 29, 2025

A Daruma doll is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modelled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism. These dolls, though...

Bodhidharma: Buddhist monk from India credited for diffusion of Chan Buddhism in China

Dec 08, 2022

Bodhidharma was said to be the third son of Pallava king Simhavarman II of the ancient Pallava dynasty of South India.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rocks Japan

Oct 07, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], October 7 : A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan 10:41 pm (local time) on Thursday, the Japan Times reported.

Japan recognizes India's COVAXIN to facilitate travel between both countries

Apr 07, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], April 7 : Japan recognizes India's COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN manufactured by Bharat Biotech with effect from April 10 to further facilitate travel...

Odisha: Japanese Consulate General organises 'An Evening in Japan' to promote tourism, cultural exchange

Mar 06, 2026

Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata organised 'An Evening in Japan' in collaboration with India-Japan Friendship Centre and the Hotel Association, Puri in Odisha.

Japanese food exporters eyeing global market

Jul 01, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], July 1 : Japan is keen to tap the international food market.