Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to upholding the rule of law in an Asian region where China's actions are causing concerns.

The end of the rainy (Baiu) season in the Kanto region and northern Japan is induced by a "convection jump," known as the abrupt enhancement of convective activity (precipitation) over the northeast of the Philippines in late July.

Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face of rising tensions in Asia's waters, the three countries said following a call among their leaders.

The Philippine Coast Guard has entered its third week of actively challenging its Chinese counterparts, including a 12,000-ton “monster” China Coast Guard cutter within the country’s exclusive economic zone off Western Luzon.

Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

By contrast, there is “GCAP silence” in Japan, says one local observer of business ties between Japan and the West.

ON January 14, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) jointly held the “Second Philippines-Japan Environment Week” in Makati City. Amb.

The Philippines and Japan are longtime allies of the United States, which has been strengthening its alliances with regional partners in recent years.

Sy-led BDO Unibank Inc. has partnered with Japan’s Ashikaga Bank, Ltd to provide essential support to Japanese businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines -- Japan and the Philippines will convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to help uphold the rule of law in an Asian region ...

Playing away from home may be a challenge, but the trio of Kiefer Ravena, Dwight Ramos and Ray Parks Jr. have found comfort in Japan in their respective teams in the B.League. During the Japan B.League All-Star break,

Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.