Aim is to trace some of the lesser-known historical linkages between India and Japan to support the foundation on which mutual relations are built and flourish in changing geo-political and economic environment. Scholars presentation will unearth such linkages to provide hitherto not well appreciated richness of historical foundations of intellectual and creative exchanges between India and Japan. Following themes of linkages will be covered
• India and Japonisme (Carpets, Textiles, Arts)
• Diaspora Communities
• Social interactions, Place & Community knowledge
• Education, Travelogues and related areas
• Technology Perspectives (Shipping, Railways, Seismology, Architecture)