Japan, Philippines and Asia

Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi on Wednesday sought President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continued support for Japan’s ...
Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any ...
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea ...
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is set to attend Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, also stressed the necessity of being on ...
The Philippines has initiated a significant move to strengthen its coastal defense by installing Japanese-supplied radar ...
Manila, Washington, and Tokyo leaders set a meeting this weekend to strategize on security cooperation amid regional ...
The Japan Foundation, Manila has released the list of movies, including the 2023 hit epic kaiju film “Godzilla Minus One” and ...