70th Philippines–Japan Friendship Year Event Calendar
2026/3/19
| Start | End | Name of Event | Organizer | Venue | Country |
| Jan. 8, 2026 | Jan. 21, 2026 |
Oishii Aomori Fair 2026 at MITSUKOSHI BGC |
Aomori Prefecture Export Promotion Council |
Grand Central Park, MITSUKOSHI BGC, 8th Ave. Corner 36th St, 7th Ave, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila, Philippines | Philippines |
| Jan. 10, 2026 | Jan. 10, 2026 | Nihon Go! | Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association - Philippines | Malanday Elementary School, 48 Visayas St., Malanday, Marikina City | Philippines |
| Jan. 12, 2026 | Jan. 16, 2026 | Irodori Workshop | The Japan Foundation, Manila | TESDA Complex, Taguig, Metro Manila | Philippines |
| Jan. 16, 2026 | Jan. 17, 2026 | Echigo Okumiomote: The Final Days of a Japanese Mountain Village Film Screening and Talkback |
The Japan Foundation, Manila | UPFI Film Center, Ili-likha Artists' Village | Philippines |
| Jan. 20, 2026 | Jan. 20, 2026 | The 70th Anniversary of Philppines-Japan Friendship with Jazz Concert and Reception | Embassy of Japan, The Japan Foundation, Manila | Proscenium Theater, Makati City | Philippines |
| Jan. 21, 2026 | Jan. 21, 2026 | Forum on Advancing Article 6 Implementation through Business Engagement and JCM Project Matchmaking in the Philippines | Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippines, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) (Cooperating Organizations) | Dusit Thani Manila | Philippines |
| Jan. 23, 2026 | Jan. 23, 2026 | The First Pitching Event co-hosted by JBIC & BCDA | Japan Bank for International Cooperation | 3F VIP Lounge, Athletics Stadium, New Clark City | Philippines |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | Jan. 30, 2026 | International Conference for Japanese Studies (Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific Imaginaries) | The Japan Foundation, Manila | National Museum of the Philippines, Iloilo City | Philippines |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | Early March 2026 | Promotion and Market Development of Japanese Strawberries in the Philippines | JETRO Manila | Mitsukoshi BGC, The Marketplace | Philippines |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Jan. 31, 2026 | IRODORI Workshop in Maasin | The Japan Foundation, Manila | Maasin Municipal Hall, Maasin, Iloilo, Panay | Philippines |
| Feb. 6, 2026 | Feb. 8, 2026 | Travel Expo Exhibit Project in the Philippine Market | PTAA (Philippine Travel Agencies Association, Inc.) | SMX Convention Center Manila | Philippines |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | Feb. 11, 2026 | KYUDAI NOW in the Philippine |
Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies |
Malcolm Theater ＆ Atencio Libunao Hall in University of the Philippine |
Philippines |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | Feb. 17, 2026 | Weaving the Future Together through Nursing Research and Healthcare: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities | The University of Tokyo Department of Midwifery and Women's Health | Our Lady of Fatima University | Philippines |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | Feb. 18, 2026 | International Conference for Heritage Conservation and Disaster Resilience | The Japan Foundation, Manila | University of Santo Tomas (College of Architecture) | Philippines |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2026 | 42nd Joint Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Committees of Philippines and Japan | The Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc. | Goldenberg Mansion (Feb. 18) Grand Hyatt Manila (Feb. 19) |
Philippines |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2026 | National Day Reception to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan | Consulate General of Japan in Davao | SMX Convention Center Davao | Philippines |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2026 | Power Sector Seminar for Philippines | Japan Bank for International Cooperation | Grand Salon, Grand Hyatt Manila | Philippines |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2026 | Handover Ceremony of the Traditional Musical Instruments of the Philippines from DepED to Hamamatsu-City | Yamaha Corporation | SMX in SM Lanang, J.P. Laurel Ave, Agdao, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur | Philippines |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | Feb. 20, 2026 | MOA Signing Ceremony for the Pilot Project to Enhance the Quality of School Music Education between the Department of Education (Philippines) and Yamaha | Yamaha Corporation | Conference room in office of Secretary, 18th floor, TechZone DepEd office | Philippines |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | Feb. 25, 2026 | Japan-Republic of the Philippines 6th Seminar on Disaster Management | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | Sheraton Manila Bay, M.Adriatico, Corner Gen. Malvar St, Malate, Manila | Philippines |
| Feb. 27, 2026 | Feb. 27, 2026 | Zamboanga Ciudad Limpio: A Citywide Environmental Stewardship Day | RITCHIE C BASILIO | Zamboanga City protected areas, both terrestrial and coastal. | Philippines |
| Feb. 28, 2026 | Feb. 28, 2026 | Kobe University Alumni Association-Philippines Symposium and General Assembly 2026 | Kobe University Alumni Association-Philippines | Kingsford Hotel Manila, JW Diokno Boulevard, Entertainment City in Parañaque, Metro Manila | Philippines |
| Feb. 28, 2026 | Mar. 3, 2026 | Nihongo Fiesta and Overcoming Disaster Through Folk Performing Arts; Toramai and Shihiodori from Sanriku, Japan | The Japan Foundation, Manila | Feb.28 Shangri-La Plaza Mar.1 SM Mall of Asia Mar.2 Philippine High School for the Arts Mar.3 The Emperor's Birthday Reception at Grand Hyatt Hotel, BGC |
Philippines |
| Mar. 2, 2026 | Mar. 2, 2026 | Rakugo Culture Program | The Japan Foundation, Manila | The University of Santo Tomas | Philippines |
| Mar. 3, 2026 | Mar. 3, 2026 | National Day Reception | Embassy of Japan | Grand Hyatt Manila, BGC | Philippines |
| Mar. 6, 2026 | Mar. 6, 2026 | Japanese Cuisine and Sake Pairing Tasting Event | Consulate General of Japan in Davao | Dusit Thani Davao | Philippines |
| Mar. 6, 2026 | Mar. 6, 2026 | International Symposium, ‘Safeguarding the Maritime Domain for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ | The Japan Institute of International Affairs | Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City | Philippines |
| Mar. 7, 2026 | Mar. 7, 2026 | The 24th Manila Japanese Association Bon Odori Festival | Japanese Association Manila, Inc. | Manila Japanese School, BGC | Philippines |
| Mar. 10, 2026 | Mar. 10, 2026 | Private Sector Engagement Seminar by SMBC and JICA 70th Anniversary of Japan-Philippines Relations Related Event |
JICA Philippines | Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila | Philippines |
| Mar. 15, 2026 | Mar. 15, 2026 | 1st Philippine Nihongo Quiz Bee for Junior High Schools | Association of Filipino Nihongo Teachers (AFINITE) | Nihongo Center Foundation Manila Branch, 825 Ricardo Papa Street, Sampaloc, Manila (1008) | Philippines |
| Mar. 18, 2026 | Mar. 18, 2026 | JFM 3rd Advocacy Seminar for Japanese Language Education in the Philippines | The Japan Foundation, Manila | online event | online |
| Mar. 21, 2026 | Mar. 21, 2026 | 8th Japanese Studies Research Development Competition | The Japan Foundation, Manila | Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman | Philippines |
| Mar. 22, 2026 | Mar. 24, 2026 | Enhancing Sustainable Fisheries in BIMP-EAGA @General Santos City, Mindanao, the Philippines | ASEAN-Japan Centre | General Santos City, Mindanao, the Philippines | Philippines |
| Mar. 24, 2026 | Mar. 24, 2026 | 70 Years of Philippines-Japan Friendship Symposium | Embassy of Japan; Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies | The Peninsula Manila | Philippines |
| Mar. 26, 2026 | Apr. 4, 2026 | Weaving the Future Together through Nursing Research and Healthcare: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities | Our Lady of Fatima University College of Nursing | The University of Tokyo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo | Japan |
| Mar. 27, 2026 | Mar. 27, 2026 | Natsu Matsuri 2026 | Ateneo Hinomoto | Bellarmine Field, University Rd, Katipunan Ave, Quezon City, 1108 Metro Manila | Philippines |
| Mar. 29, 2026 | Mar. 29, 2026 | Japan Music＆Culture Stage | Consulate General of Japan in Davao | SM City Davao Annex Event Center | Philippines |
| Mar. 30, 2026 | Mar. 30, 2026 | 45th Philippines-Japan Friendship Golf Tournament | The Philippines-Japan Society, Inc. | Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club, Lipa City, Batangas | Philippines |
| Apr. 11, 2026 | Apr. 16, 2026 | PHL Representation at the Shikinen Jinkosai, Katori Jingu (and International Seminar) for Katori Shinto Ryu global shibu | Sensei Martin Nanawa of the Katori Shinto Ryu Philippines, with the guidance of Otake Nobutoshi Shihan of JPN Shinbukan Dojo | Katori Jingū Shrine, 1697-1 Katori, Katori City | Japan |
| Apr. 11, 2026 | Apr. 11, 2026 | TABEMASHO!: TNK Japanese Cooking Class | Thomasian Nihon Kyoukai | Educ Cafeteria, Albertus Magnus Building, Ruaño Dr, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila | Philippines |
| Apr. 25, 2026 | Apr. 26, 2026 | MATSURI IN MANILA 2026 | Otacute, Inc. | The Quirino Grandstand, 1000 Independence Rd, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila | Philippines |
| May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Iaido Demonstration | Dave Lawrence Sabang | TBD | Philippines |
| May 5, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Traveling Exhibition "OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today" | The Japan Foundation, Manila | The Metropolitan Museum Manila | Philippines |
| May 16, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | Cebu Bon Odori 2026 | Japanese Association of Cebu Bon Odori Festival Executive Committee | City Sports Center (Abellana Sports Complex) | Philippines |
| May 17, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | Dreaming Losers | Visum Global Philippines, Inc. | Skinny Mike's BGC | Philippines |
| May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Building Hope Golf Cup | Onocom Philippines Inc. | Hallow Ridge Filipinas Golf | Philippines |
| Jun. 20, 2026 | Jun. 21, 2026 | Philippines x Japan Friendship 2026 "Stellar Dance Fusion" | The Japan Foundation, Manila | The Theatre at Solaire | Philippines |
| Jun. 26, 2026 | Jul. 26, 2026 | Traveling Exhibition "OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today" | The Japan Foundation, Manila | ILOMOCA | Philippines |
| Jul. 7, 2026 | Jul. 7, 2026 | TANABATA: Inter-University Festival 2026 | University of the Cordilleras-Language and Literature Society | UC Gym, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City | Philippines |
| Jul. 15, 2026 | Jul. 15, 2026 | International Conference on Weaving the Future Together through Nursing and Healthcare: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities | Our Lady of Fatima University College of Nursing | Our Lady of Fatima University RISE Tower Valenzuela City | Philippines |
| Jul. 31, 2026 | Aug. 2, 2026 | The Symphonic World of Studio Ghibli | The Japan Foundation, Manila | The Theatre at Solaire, Parañaque City | Philippines |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Oct. 1, 2026 | Opening ceremony for Japanese strawberry cultivation business | SAWADA AGRI CORPORATION | 132 AMPARO HEIGHTS CAMP 7 , BAGUIO CITY, BENGUET, CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR), 2600 | Philippines |