MANILA/TOKYO – Tourist arrivals from the Philippines to Japan in July increased by 36.9 percent compared to the same month in the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to an initial report released recently by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

TOKYO – The Philippines’ premier fashion brand Bench made a triumphant return to the runway at Japan Fashion Week by showcasing the talents of distinguished Filipino designers in their stunning presentation, “BENCH/ Presents TERNOCON”.

TOKYO – Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reassured the Philippines of Japan’s commitment to assisting the nation in achieving Upper Middle-Income Country (UMIC) status by 2025.

TOKYO – The governments of Japan and the Philippines have solidified their commitment to disaster resilience by signing the 30-billion yen Post-Disaster Standby Loan (PDSL) Phase 3 agreement on Aug. 28 in the Japanese capital.