MANILA/TOKYO – The Japanese government on Wednesday announced a grant assistance of 752 million yen to aid farmers and fishermen in central and southern Philippines affected by Typhoon Odette, which hit several regions in Visayas and Mindanao last year.

TOKYO – Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Japan will allow foreign tourists to enter the country again without joining guided package tours and increase the daily arrival cap to 50,000 beginning Sept. 7.

TOKYO – Eleven established and promising fashion designers and brands from the Philippines are participating in the ongoing Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo (RFWT).

TOKYO – OPM Showbiz Royalty Karylle is “feeling fine” on her latest magazine cover.