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 where security concerns have become “increasingly severe,

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.

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.

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi on Wednesday sought President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continued support for Japan’s closer cooperation with the Philippines to address security issues and other challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes,

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

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 ...

Japan and Philippines Plan to Convey to Trump the Need for US Engagement in Asia MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines will convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need ...

Japan on Wednesday called for a lowering of tensions amid China's actions in the South China Sea, which includes parts of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.

Japan on Wednesday called for strengthened cooperation with the Philippines, particularly in the field of security and global affairs. This developed as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

Just a little PSA though, for those who are planning that dream trip to Japan: the Japanese visa processing for Filipinos just took a little longer, as shared by the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines in a recent update. But the Cherry Blossoms in bloom are worth it, right?

Iwaya's visit follows a virtual call between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden where the three leaders affirmed their "trilateral arrangement" in deepening economic, security and technology cooperation in the face of growing tensions in the region.