Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Manish Bhalla represented DYPIU at the India–Japan Higher Education Mission 2026, held from 12th–17th January 2026. Organized in collaboration with Acumen and the Association of Indian Universities, the mission focused on strengthening research partnerships, academic mobility, and global collaboration. The delegation engaged with leading Japanese institutions including Kyoto University of Advanced Studies (KUAS), Kansai University, Osaka University, Osaka Metropolitan University, and Kyoto University, discussing opportunities in research, innovation, and academic exchange. The visit also included interactions with Mr. Chandru Appar, Consul General of India in Osaka–Kobe, and H.E. Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Indian Ambassador to Japan, to further enhance India–Japan academic cooperation. The mission provided a strong platform for building long-term international partnerships and advancing global academic engagement.