Known as the “Land of the Rising Sun,” Japan is one of the world’s destination countries. People from around the world come for its food, culture, and the arts. Found east of Asia, the country grew from an island nation to one of Asia’s most progressive nations.  Recently, Japan has shared good news and has opened its doors to Filipinos who …

Japan is a wonderful country known for its rich culture, heritage sites, and famous tourist attractions. Even though modernization is taking place in the country, the people never forget to practice what their ancestors have started. Japanese are kind and accommodating, their food is unique and delicious, and there are a lot of stunning landscapes around the country. No wonder …

Many people are speculating that Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz held their wedding at a church in Quezon City on Feb 15 at exactly 8 in the morning. Some say that it was a civil wedding officiated by Mayor Herbert Bautista. Meanwhile, the couple were spotted at the Kansai International Airport where Ellen was seen with that big baby …

Princess Mako and her former university classmate, Kei Komuro, are officially engaged and plan to marry next year. This was announced at a news conference by the Imperial Household Agency on Sunday, Sept 3. Both at 25, Kei and the Princess prove that fairy tales come true, however, reality still bites. Under Japanese law, any female royal who chooses to …

Typhoon Huaning exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility on July 31. The Philippine Atmospheric Geographical Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), however, is monitoring the movement of yet another tropical cyclone with international name Noru. Typhoon Gorio left PAR on July 30 after affecting numerous areas since its landfall on July 28. Hours after, typhoon Huaning hit the PH and …

The singer behind the viral song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP), Pikotaro, has a new role to play. No less than Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approached the singer to perform a new version of the PPAP song at the United Nations (UN) in New York. The new version incorporates the promotion of sustainable development goals as set by the UN. According …

A viral video of a Filipina based OFW in Japan named Pitchie Inoue has been all over the internet. The video shows Pitchie making a confession saying she was a rape victim taken advantage of by her own father, brother, and uncle. Towards the end, this woman tries to take her own life by overdosing on a handful of pills. She allegedly dies …

When news about the engagement of Princess Mako and her former classmate, Kei Komuro broke, it sent the Internet abuzz with well wishes and admiration. Princess Mako belongs to the Japanese Imperial family and because Komuro is a commoner, she needs to give up her royal status before they can marry. According to a Japan Times report, the couple has …

Sakura trees, also known as cherry blossoms, planted at the Sakura Park in Atok, Benguet are blooming with flowers earlier than expected. These trees were supposed to bear flowers in the next five years but have started coloring the park early March. Farmer Edward Haight and Japanese Hirmo Yoshikawa established the Benguet-Kochi Sisterhood Park in June 2016 at Paoay, Atok. Thirty Sakura …

Japanese actress and model Maria Ozawa and Filipino actor and chef Jose Sarasola shared photos with matching heart emojis on Instagram. This could only mean one thing: they’re officially an item. Sorry guys. Meanwhile, reports say Maria may be leaving the Philippines. Could it be for vacation or for good? Maria Ozawa is a Japanese model with Canadian ancestry. She was a …