Japan — Clipahoy

Indian VIP's and politicians used to favour the Hindustan Ambassador, in Japan

Indian VIP's and politicians used to favour the Hindustan Ambassador, but in recent times of wealth in the Indian exchequer, they have opted for bullet-proof BMW's and Mercedes Benzes, with Tata Safari SUV's as accompanying vehicles in the…

Panasonic Japan launches in India, Air India enters fare discount war

The Japanese consumer electronics giant Matsushita Electric Industrial company launched it's Indian branch this week to manufacture and distribute its world-famous Panasonic brand of color television sets and audio products in India.

Traditional Ainu dance India tour performance - Upopo (sitting dance), in Japan

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The Ainu dance is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets. It is also registered as the World Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2009.

Sanshin artists from Okinawa dedicate a song to the people of Fukami, in Japan

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Sanshin artists Narise Arakaki and HIKARI from Okinawa dedicate a song to the people of Fukami. Fukami is located in the northern area of Okinawa, Japan. After the war struck the people of Fukami gave shelter to the people of Okinawa.

Traditional Ainu dance India tour performance - Ku Rimse (Bow Dance), in Japan

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The Ainu dance is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets. It is also registered as the World Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2009.

Traditional Ainu dance India tour performance - Iyonnokka (lullaby), in Japan

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The Ainu dance is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets. It is also registered as the World Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2009.

Lonicera japonica, a climbing woody vine of the honeysuckle family, in Japan

wildlife · flowers

Lonicera japonica, known as golden-and-silver honeysuckle is a species of honeysuckle native to eastern Asia including China, Japan and Korea.

The Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko at Okinawa ki Hawa, in Japan

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The Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko is a performance of Taiko (large Japanese drums) drumming and dance that consists of the beating of Taiko drums not only to traditional Okinawa folk songs, but also to Okinawan pops and Western music, alongside…

His Holiness the Dalai Lama at a press meeting in Yokohama, Japan

His Holiness the Dalai Lama meets with members of the media during his visit to Yokohama, Japan, on November 5, 2012. (www.dalailama.com)

Japan's Goyokai group entertains Indian along with Kathak dancers

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As part of the Japan Festival, the Japan Foundation, New Delhi presents, GOYOKAI Nihon Buyo (Traditional Japanese Dance)and Kathak dancers with Indian Classical Music. Goyakai is a group of celebrated Japanese Traditional dancers.

Chakramuni Sauropus androgynus known as sweet leaf: katuk shrub, in Japan

industry

Sauropus androgynus, also known as katuk, star gooseberry, or sweet leaf, is a shrub grown in some tropical regions as a leaf vegetable.

Japan's Goyokai dance group performs to Indian classical music

dance · music

As part of the Japan Festival, the Japan Foundation, New Delhi presents, GOYOKAI Nihon Buyo (Traditional Japanese Dance)and Kathak dancers with Indian Classical Music. Goyakai is a group of celebrated Japanese Traditional dancers.

Yukie Satto from Japan, performs Indian Classical dance Odissi

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Figure Skating World Championship in Munich, Germany in 1990, in Japan

snow · sport

Figure Skating World Championship in Munich, Germany. Viktor Petrenko from the Soviet Union was the first runner up in 1990 will be hoping for first pace this time and Japan's Midori Ito looking to regain the title which she won in 1989.

Traditional Ainu dance performance - Tapkar (Stamping dance), in Japan

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The Ainu dance is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets. It is also registered as the World Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2009.

Traditional Ainu dance India tour performance - Emus Rimse, in Japan

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The Ainu dance is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets. It is also registered as the World Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2009.

Bridal jewellery collection by Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, in Japan

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Indian and Japanese models showcase dresses by Yumi Katsura and jewellery by Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri at a fashion show in India.

Japan Open Tennis Championships 1999, Shanghai Open 1999

Ai Sugiyama of Japan takes on Yugoslavian Monica Seles in the semi-finals of the 1999 Japan open Championships. Sugiyama beats Seles to move into the finals.

PM Modi welcomes Japanese PM Shinzō Abe from the airport

politics

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe along with his wife and Japanese delegation arrives in India for the India Japan Annual Summit. He was received by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation.

Orange Oak Leaf or Kallima Inachus butterfly from India, in Japan

The Orange Oakleaf or Dead Leaf is a nymphalid butterfly found in tropical Asia from India to Japan. With wings closed, it closely resembles a dry leaf with dark veins and is a spectacular example of camouflage.

Japan's Yumi Katsura unveils her Bridal wears in India

Famous Japanese designer Yumi Katsura showcases her Bridal collection for Indian fashionistas. Yumi Born in Tokyo, Japan, Yumi Katsura graduated from Kyoritsu Women's University with a degree from the Department of Apparel Science Studies.

Japan's GOYOKAI Nihon Buyo with Indian Kathak dancers

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As part of the Japan Festival, the Japan Foundation, New Delhi presents, GOYOKAI Nihon Buyo (Traditional Japanese Dance)and Kathak dancers with Indian Classical Music. Goyakai is a group of celebrated Japanese Traditional dancers.

Red-rumped Swallow sunbathing and preening on a tree, in Japan

wildlife · birds

The Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It breeds in open hilly country of temperate southern Europe and Asia from Portugal and Spain to Japan, India and tropical Africa.