TOKYO – Filipino tourism in Japan grew by 2.2 percent during the January to November period, with an estimated 543,100 visitors, surpassing the figures recorded in the same period in 2019, before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

OSAKA – Thе Dеpartmеnt of Tourism (DOT) and thе Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) cеlеbratеd thе rеsounding succеss of thе Philippinе Businеss Mission (PBM) 2023, a groundbrеaking еvеnt hеld at thе Swissotel Nankai Osaka on Nov. 28.

CHIBA – Tokyo Comic Con took Makuhari Messe by storm, drawing a massive crowd of over 85,000 from Dec. 8 to 10.

TOKYO – The 36th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival recently concluded, showcasing a selection of 219 titles from various countries and regions. One film that stood out was “The Gospel of the Beast” from Western Visayas, Philippines, directed by Sheron Dayoc.