Ambassador Endo meets with Philippine Nikkei-jin Kai officials
2024/8/15
On 14 August 2024, Ambassador Endo welcomed Camarines Sur 1st District Congressman Tsuyoshi Anthony Horibata, President of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Rengokai (Federation of Japanese descendants) Dr. Ines Yamanouchi Mallari and the other officials of Philippine Nikkei-jin Kai to his residence. During the visit, the Ambassador exchanged views on latest situation and issues concerning the “Filipino Nikkei-jin”.
From the right side: Counselor and Consul Makino; Mr. Stephen Querico A. Buñi – President, Manila Central Luzon Nippi Association, Inc.; Congressman Tsuyoshi Anthony G. Horibata; Dr. Ines Yamanouchi P. Mallari – President, Philippine Nikkei-jin Kai Rengokai, Inc.; Ambassador Endo; Ms. Margarette Sabando Lumauag – President, Palawan Nikkeijin Kai; Mr. Rodolfo Watanabe Toledo – President, Negros Occidental Filipino Japanese Descendants Association, Inc.; Minister and Consul General Hanada; First Secretary and Consul Kurihara
This meeting aligns with the Embassy of Japan’s commitment to provide maximum support to as many remaining Filipino Nikkei-jin as possible, enabling them to swiftly restore Japanese nationality and temporary return to Japan smoothly.
This meeting aligns with the Embassy of Japan’s commitment to provide maximum support to as many remaining Filipino Nikkei-jin as possible, enabling them to swiftly restore Japanese nationality and temporary return to Japan smoothly.