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PHILIPPINE JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Kishida reiterates support for 2015 Iran nuclear deal
The leaders had a 'candid' exchange of opinions, with Kishida saying Japan has 'consistently supported' the nuclear deal and hopes that Tehran returns to the agreement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2022
Japan and Philippines agree to strengthen coordination on regional security
In phone talks, foreign ministers of the two countries highlighted the fields of security and coast guard activities amid China's maritime assertiveness, the foreign ministry has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2018
After Chinese leader's visit, Philippine ministers meet Japan PM's aide to advance infrastructure plans
Philippine government ministers met with a top adviser of Japan's prime minister on Wednesday, in a effort to move forward major infrastructure projects, just hours after a visit by the Chinese president pledging to do the same.
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2016
Duterte praises Japanese people, aid in early birthday bash for Emperor
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte praised Japanese sincerity and respectfulness as he gave thanks for Japan's aid to the Philippines over the years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 26, 2016
Duterte vows not to abandon Japan on security matters as he takes more jabs as U.S.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in his role as the chief ally of the United States, on Wednesday pressed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on the importance of the alliance with the U.S. in terms of securing the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2016
Abe to offer ¥5 billion in loans in talks with Philippine leader Duterte
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is looking to offer ¥5 billion ($48.2 million) in loans when he meets with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte this week, bilateral diplomatic sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2016
Japanese submarine, destroyers arrive in Philippines for port call near disputed South China Sea waters
A Maritime Self-Defense Force flotilla of three vessels arrives in the Philippines on a goodwill visit — the first to include a Japanese submarine in 15 years — amid China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jan 13, 2016
U.S.-Philippine military deal ruling likely to bolster Tokyo's ties with Manila
A top-court ruling may bolster Manila's security ties with Tokyo as it grapples with an increasingly bellicose Beijing.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Japan's former PM Aso meets Trump for talks on security and economy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in New York on Tuesday. The Japanese government’s top spokesman on Wednesday played down the meeting as one conducted "in the capacity of one lawmaker" and “without the government’s involvement.”
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

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Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
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By Alex K.T. Martin

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