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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
Japan Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa
Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
Japan Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa

The Embassy of Japan in Manila celebrated the 64th birthday of His Majesty Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, last Feb. 23 with a reception at the Grand Hyatt. Highlight of the festivities were performances by Okinawan traditional dancers.

Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
Maritess Lopez, Yuko Koshikawa —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

In his speech, Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa highlighted how the ties between Japan and the Philippines have extended to a wide range of levels. In 2024, the number of tourists from the Philippines to Japan reached a record high of approximately 620,000. Last July, the number was the highest in Asean.

Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
Consul General Takahiro Hanada of Japan, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco

Last year, bilateral relations witnessed a dramatic expansion of cooperation through the leaders’ mutual visits.

Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo

Koshikawa also stressed the “heart-to-heart” nature of the two countries’ ties and underscored the joint efforts aimed at peace and defense. He concluded by sharing the Emperor’s wish “for mutual understanding and cooperation in order to build a peaceful world.” —Contributed INQ

Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
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Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
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Japan’s ‘heart-to-heart’ ties with PH
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