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...

Japan-India maritime exercise 'Jimex 24' commences in Japan

Jun 11, 2024

Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate, INS Shivalik, arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, on Tuesday to participate in the eighth edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise...

Japan: Tokushima prefecture Governor eyes stronger India-Japan partnership

Jun 04, 2025

Located on Shikoku Island, one of Japan's four main islands, Tokushima has emerged as the most proactive of the island's four prefectures in advancing...