TOKYO – The main cast of “Gladiator II” premiered the highly anticipated sequel at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) on Nov. 5, marking the film’s Asian debut and its selection as the festival’s first-ever centerpiece.

TOKYO – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the Japanese government is prepared to offer “all possible assistance” to the Philippines following the damage inflicted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) across Luzon and Visayas provinces last week.

Janine Gutierrez represented Lav Diaz’s four-hour black-and-white Philippine drama “Phantosmia,” featured in the festival’s World Focus section of the prestigious cinematic event.

TOKYO – Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed his commitment to advancing Japan-Philippines relations during a phone call with Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).