Yearly Archives: 2025

Throughout August and September 2025, members of the Philippine Nikkei-jin community welcomed Japanese officials and celebrated events across the country, each one reinforcing the shared heritage and ongoing friendship between the Philippines and Japan. PALAWAN CHAPTER:A Visit of Hope and […]

TOKYO, JAPAN – After more than eight decades of waiting, Jose Abril Takei, an 82-year-old Filipino-Japanese born in San Pablo, Laguna, finally set foot in his father’s homeland – Japan. His journey marks a powerful step in reconnecting the displaced […]

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In a meaningful show of solidarity and shared heritage, Senator Raffy Tulfo, a third-generation Nikkei-jin and one of the leading candidates for the next Philippine presidency, welcomed Councilor Ayaka Shiomura of Japan to his Senate office on […]

Editorial: The following article represents the personal views and opinions of the author, Ken Osh Tan (大城ケン, 四世日系人), and does not necessarily reflect the official stance of the Philippine Nikkei-jin Legal Support Center (PNLSC) or its partner organizations. It is […]

Japan’s Top Diplomats Visit Puerto Princesa to Address Civil Documentation of Filipino-Japanese Descendants On June 3, 2025, Minister and Consul General Takahiro Hanada and First Secretary Shinobu Kurihara of the Embassy of Japan touched down in Puerto Princesa, Palawan for […]

PNJK Marks 45 Years with Culture, Community, and Creativity at 2025 General Assembly On May 18, 2025, the Philippine Nikkei-jin Kai, Inc. (PNJK) gathered descendants of Japanese nationals from across Davao to celebrate its 45th founding anniversary, a heartfelt reunion […]

Historic Meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Signals Hope for Philippine Nikkei-Jin Recognition On April 29, 2025, a historic and heartfelt gathering took place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, where Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with three […]

Two Nikkei-jin siblings, Japanese descendants in the Philippines, have long dreamed of meeting and connecting with the relatives of their late Japanese father. Recently, a group of Japanese visitors arrived on their island. Could these be the long-lost relatives they’ve […]

The Philippine Nikkei-jin Legal Support Center (PNLSC) recently held a workshop on assembling small solar lights to assist the Nikkei-jin community in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental. This meaningful project was made possible through the support of Liter of Light […]

The PNJK’s 44th Founding Anniversary and General Assembly was celebrated on May 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the organization. Held annually on the second Sunday of May, making this year their 45th, this grand event brought together descendants […]