Philippine Embassy Highlights Philippine Culture, Tourism, Products and 70 Years of PH-JP Friendship in Japan Government Festival
Philippine Embassy in Japan Acting Consul General Mary Joy B. Ramirez (center) led the Embassy’s participation in the “All Together Festival” organized by the Japan’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and Immigration Services Agency (ISA) on 18 January 2026 at Shibuya Stream in Shibuya, Tokyo. Also in the photo are First Secretary and Consul Fatima G. Quintin (right), and Cultural Officer and Attaché Ma. Alyssa Jo A. Bacongco (left).
TOKYO, 26 January 2026 – As part of its cultural and public diplomacy initiative, the Philippine Embassy in Japan participated in the All Together Festival organized by Japan’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) on 18 January 2026 at Shibuya Stream in Shibuya, Tokyo.
“The Festival was an excellent opportunity to promote Philippine culture, tourism, and products, as well as highlight the 70th anniversary of the normalization of Philippines-Japan diplomatic relations which we are celebrating in 2026, and which aligns with the objective of the event to foster cultural understanding between the local and international communities,” said Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano following the event.
Festival-goers, of all ages, particularly enjoyed the roulette wheel game at the Embassy booth where prizes, including Philippine bananas, mango candies, and souvenirs were distributed. Visitors also took time to appreciate the display of Philippine cultural items, and obtain tourism brochures highlighting destinations in the Philippines.
(Above photos) Visitors at the “All Together Festival”, both young and old alike, enjoyed the roulette wheel game at the Philippine Embassy booth where tokens from Philippine bananas and mango candies to other Philippine-made items were handed out. Visitors also took time to appreciate the display of Philippine cultural items, and pick out tourism brochures.
Now in its third year, the All Together Festival brought together Japanese government agencies, foreign diplomatic missions, educational institutions, civic organizations and private sector participants in celebration of “Life in Harmony Promotion Month” in Japan. In addition to booth exhibitions, the festival featured workshops and stage performances, including an appearance by the ISA’s mascot, “Imigu”.
Aside from booth exhibitions, workshops and stage performances were also held at the “All Together Festival” including the appearance of the Japan Immigration Services Agency’s mascot “Imigu”.
The Philippines and Japan are celebrating their milestone anniversary this year under the theme “Weaving the Future Together: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities” with a series of activities throughout 2026 aimed at showcasing the vibrant partnership and enduring people-to-people ties between the two countries.
