HONG KONG – Japanese cinema took home top honors at the 18th Asian Film Awards (AFA), with director Daihachi Yoshida and actors Koji Yakusho, Hayato Kurihara, and Kōki among the night’s biggest winners.

TOKYO – The number of Filipino nationals residing in Japan reached 341,518 as of the end of 2024, an increase of 19,472 from the previous year, according to the latest data from the Immigration Services Agency (ISA).

TOKYO – The Philippine government is seeking lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan to sustain its market dominance and support livelihoods in Mindanao.

TOKYO – In celebration of National Women’s Month, Galerie Stephanie showcased the works of four talented young female artists from the Philippines at Art Fair Tokyo (AFT) 2025 held at the Tokyo International Forum from March 7 to 9.