Carol RH Malasig

PH Takes on Japanese art of gifting at the Tokyo International Gift Show

Gifting in Japan is so deeply embedded in the culture that within just a few months of living here, I found myself fully embracing the habit. After all, you can only show up to a social gathering empty-handed a few times before the awkwardness sets in.

Celebrating PH bananas’ culinary possibilities in Tokyo

If you had asked me a few weeks ago what the most surprising ingredient at an afternoon tea in Tokyo might be, I would never have guessed bananas. But on Sept. 25, the Philippine Embassy in Japan hosted a delightful twist on the traditional tea experience—aptly called the Banana Afternoon Tea at The Steakhouse, ANA Intercontinental Hotel Tokyo.

A Tokyo culinary oasis: Dining at Sakura Restaurant

Tokyo, a city of over 37 million people, is known for its vibrant energy, where the fast pace of life rarely takes a break. 

Women at the helm

When women lead, the conversation shifts, priorities align with progress, and new perspectives come to the forefront. This was evident during the first meeting between Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano and Mayor Ai Seike of Minato City, held on Aug. 19, 2024, at Minato City Hall.

Finopinas

Showcasing Filipino art and design in Tokyo