Philippine Embassy Conducts Education Series To Promote Filipino Culture, Heritage, and Language To Japanese Students
Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano (6th from right, front row) welcomes members of the Sake of Peace Association and the students of The Kids School during their visit to the Embassy on 23 September 2026.
TOKYO, 21 October 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Japan, led by Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, welcomed students from various Japanese schools and universities for a series of cultural immersion programs throughout September and October 2026, under the auspices of Sentro Rizal-Tokyo. These activities aimed to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Philippine culture, heritage, and language while fostering closer people-to-people ties between the Philippines and Japan.
The cultural exchange series commenced on 23 September 2026 with a visit by students of The Kids School, organized in coordination with the Sake of Peace Association. The young visitors attended an introductory briefing on the Philippines, and experienced Filipino hospitality firsthand through a sampling of traditional Philippine delicacies.
Ambassador Garcia-Albano expressed her appreciation to the visiting students and teachers for partnering with the Embassy in its educational and cultural exchange program.
Ambassador Garcia-Albano expressed her appreciation to the visiting students and educators for partnering with the Embassy to promote cross-cultural understanding. “As you learn more about our culture, heritage, and traditions today, I hope it sparks a curiosity in your hearts. May it inspire you to one day visit the Philippines, together with your families and friends, to experience our beautiful destinations and warm culture firsthand. We also hope that you will become ambassadors of goodwill and help further strengthen people to people ties between our two countries, as we celebrate this year the 70th anniversary of Philippines-Japan friendship,” highlighted Ambassador Garcia-Albano during her remarks.
Second graders from Azabu Elementary School actively participate in activities prepared by the Embassy during their academic and cultural visit on 30 September 2026.
On 30 September 2026, second-grade students from Azabu Elementary School visited the Embassy to learn about the Philippines, its famous landmarks, and its culinary heritage. The students also learned basic Filipino phrases which they practiced throughout the event, and enthusiastically participated in a Philippine trivia game.
Students from Koen Girls’ Elementary School learn about Philippine culture, heritage, and traditions during their visit to Sentro Rizal – Tokyo on 30 September 2026.
In a separate engagement, students from Koen Girls’ Elementary School visited Sentro Rizal-Tokyo to learn about Philippine history and culture, focusing on the life and literary works of the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Inspired by the session, the students expressed a keen interest in visiting the Philippines with their families to discover more about the country and its rich cultural heritage.
Sixth grade students from Minamimaki Elementary School traveled all the way from Nagano to Tokyo to visit the Embassy to learn about the Philippines.
Bridging local government ties, sixth-grade students from Minamimaki Elementary School traveled from Nagano Prefecture to Tokyo to visit the Embassy on 14 October 2026. During the visit, the students learned about the longstanding sister-city relationship established in 2014 between Minamimaki-mura and the Municipality of La Trinidad in Benguet, Philippines. The students examined various facets of this bilateral cooperation, particularly agricultural development, information sharing, and people-to-people exchanges.
Students from Sophia University and members of the Youth Generation Sophia International Zone attended a briefing on the Philippines and the work of the Philippine Embassy in Japan.
The series concluded with a visit on 15 October 2026 by students from Sophia University and members of the institution’s Youth Generation Sophia International Zone. The visitors attended a briefing on the Philippines, its bilateral relations with Japan, and the diplomatic work of the Embassy. The university students engaged in a dynamic discussion exploring various avenues and deeper cooperation between the Philippines and Japan.
Through these regular educational visits and cultural exchanges, the Philippine Embassy continues its cultural and public diplomacy initiatives to promote Philippine heritage, arts, and strong bilateral relations with Japan.
