TOKYO – Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, 67, secured victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election Friday, defeating former Economic Security Chief Sanae Takaichi in a runoff vote, 205-194.

Japan and the United Kingdom rank as the fourth highest sources of remittances, following the United States, which remains the leading source, with Singapore and Saudi Arabia in second and third place, respectively.

MANILA/TOKYO – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed the Philippines’ intent to further bolster its cooperation with Japan during a meeting with Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi, who visited the country earlier this month.

TOKYO – teamLab Planets located in Toyosu has secured its place in history as the most visited museum dedicated to a single art group, according to Guinness World Records.