TOKYO – Emperor Akihito formally announced his abdication in a short ceremony held at the State Room Matsu-no-Ma of the Imperial Palace Tuesday afternoon.

TOKYO – Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte is reportedly scheduled to visit Japan in late May, mainly to attend a conference in Tokyo.

TOKYO – The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) on March 15 launched the refreshed and renewed “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” global brand campaign in Japan.

TOKYO – ANA Holdings Inc. (ANA HD), the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), is investing $95 million in PAL Holdings Inc. (PAL Holdings) for a 9.5 percent stake in the holding firm of Philippine Airlines (PAL).