Japan to Open Five New Visa Application Centers in the Philippines Starting April 7 The Japanese Embassy in Manila has announced the launch of five Japan Visa Application Centres (JVACs) across the Philippines, set to begin operations on April 7, 2025. These centers, managed by VFS Global, aim to streamline the visa application process and...Read More
Japan’s tourism revival reached a new milestone in late 2023 and early 2024, as a staggering 250,000 Filipino travelers flooded the country between December and January—a 40% spike compared to the same period the previous year. While their spending power fueled a post-pandemic economic boost, the rapid influx also exposed cracks in Japan’s infrastructure and ignited debates...Read More