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Good news for Filipino travelers planning to visit Japan! The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has announced the opening of the Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC). The new VFS Global-powered visa application centers will …

Following the success of the G7 summit at Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai in October 2023, Agora Hospitalities looks forward to welcoming Osaka’s World Expo 2025 on Yumeshima from April to October 2025. With the debut of …

The annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street National will be held for the third consecutive year at Matsuya Ginza, Tokyo, from February 19 to February 24, 2025. This prestigious event is one of the …

Good news for Filipino tourists planning to visit Japan: the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has announced that it is working to shorten visa processing to just five days. In a social media post, …

Rising Japanese boy band ONE OR EIGHT joins forces with one of Korean-American rap’s elites, pH-1, for an energetic remix of “KAWASAKI.” In this fresh new iteration, the H1GHR music rapper delivers his hard-edged raps over powerful and danceable …

Make sure to plan your Japan trip accordingly and in advance, as visa slots for Filipino tourists have been limited. According to a report by Kyodo News Plus, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines …

It’s only January, but the Japan Meteorological Corporation has already released its second 2025 Sakura forecast! This is great news for Filipinos, particularly those who haven’t yet applied for a visa due to the new two-month …

Nestled in the heart of Asakusa, HOP INN Hotel Tokyo Asakusa enjoys a prime location within easy reach of restaurants, convenience stores, the train station, and iconic attractions. This strategic positioning makes it an ideal …

Expect to start paying extra for your overnight stays in Kyoto, Japan after its city government announced early this week its plans to raise Kyoto’s accommodation taxes for hotel guests. Kyoto has been implementing its …

Attention, Filipino travelers planning to apply for a Japan visa: processing times will now take longer. The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines stated in its updated guidelines that single-entry and multiple-entry temporary visa applications …

Updated as of March 3, 2025 The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) has released its latest forecast for when and where cherry blossoms are expected to bloom throughout Japan this 2025. The initial forecast, published on …

Gabbi Garcia mourned the closure of Ogawa, a Japanese restaurant at The Fort Strip, BGC, where she had her first date with long-term boyfriend Khalil Ramos. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Gabbi shared with her …

Filipinos love tempura for several reasons, but who wouldn’t with its crunchy texture and sweet and savory flavor? And even how it can easily be paired with either rice or noodles–whichever you’re in the mood …

Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, is thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration with a legendary soccer icon, Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico. The coveted Zico 10 Camp will …

Award-winning Filipino band The Itchyworms is set to return to Japan for another run of their critically acclaimed Akin Ka Na Lang… Japan! Tour in early 2025. Following the success of their 2023 tour, the …

When we say “a state of zen,” we evoke thoughts of harmony, tranquility, and equilibrium. The same aspects idealize good skin—the promises found in every bottle of Target Pro by Watsons.  The serum collection from …

Jane de Leon and Kiray Celis bagged prestigious awards at the Ima Wa Ima Asian International Film Festival in Osaka, Japan! Jane won the Best Actress award in the suspense-horror thriller full-length category for her …

Universal Studios Japan, operated by USJ LLC, is expanding the popular SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, which has been visited by many guests every day since its opening in March of 2021. The world’s first-ever “Donkey Kong …

Thai sensation NuNew, fondly referred to as the “Pearl of Asia” and “Son of the Nation,” has officially released his much-anticipated Japanese debut single, “First Date at Shibuya” through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Recently awarded …

One of the biggest music festivals in the U.S., the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025, has announced its lineup, and girl group XG is set to make their debut at the event. Held …

Thailand’s beloved entertainment icon NuNew, known for his talents in both acting and music, is set to make his eagerly anticipated Japan debut with his first Japanese single, “First Date at Shibuya” (Japanese original title …

La Union has been a fan favorite for barkada road trips and family weekend vacations because of how accessible it is to Metro Manila. Tourists love to flock to the Urbiztondo area in San Juan, …

Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks Jr. got engaged for the second time! Just two months after saying “yes” to her fiancé, Zeinab proposed to Ray during their trip to Nagoya, Japan. In her vlog, the …

PHLPost Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos expressed his appreciation to the Japanese government for fully supporting the Philippine Postal Service by sending Japanese consultants from Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, Japan …

Jointly curated by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) and Tokyo University of the Arts (TUA), “Huang Tu-Shui and His Time: Taiwan’s First Western-style Sculptor and the Tokyo Fine Arts School in the …

Hop Inn Hotel, the leading budget hotel network in Asia Pacific, celebrates the opening of its 10th hotel in the Philippines in partnership with AirAsia Philippines, Skytrax World’s Best Low-Cost Airline. Synergizing both brands’ leadership …

We’ve been wanting to travel to Japan for the longest time and since we haven’t had a chance to do that yet, we are looking for places to get a taste of Japan here in …

Bad news for those expecting to dress cozily this October for their autumn trip to Japan: you’re going to have to expect temperatures to remain high throughout the next two months. As forecasted by the …

Coming off from his successful first solo concert, 7sins the Album Concert, Felip is now set to bring his 7sins album to Japan! Released on August 21, 2024, the 7sins album is a physical CD …

The wait is over! The anime adaptation of Look Back, from Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto will have a Philippine release on August 28. Yūmi Kawai (Plan 75) and Mizuki Yoshida (Alice in Borderland) lend …