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2026 is the year the "Sunrise Partnership" becomes reality. Discover how Japanese technology, investment, and pop culture are reshaping the Indian landscape this year.

The 8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum (Nov 5, 2025) cemented the partnership as an anchor for stability in the region. EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar stressed the shared "larger responsibility" for a Free, Open, and Rules-based Indo-Pacific. Both nations commit to deep security cooperation, ambitious investment, and focusing on AI, Semiconductors, and Clean Energy, reinforcing their strategic global roles.

In 2025, Japan has emerged as one of India’s most influential economic partners, driving transformative change across infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, and education. With over 1,400 Japanese companies operating in India and billions invested in strategic sectors, this article by Experience Japan explores the depth and dynamism of this bilateral alliance. From bullet trains and biofuel to AI and skill development, discover how Japan is helping shape India’s future.