Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines ENDO Kazuya welcomed officials of Philippine Nikkei-jin Kai at his residence on August 14, 2024.
During the visit, the Ambassador exchanged views on the latest situation and issues concerning the war-displaced Japanese descendants in the Philippines, called “Filipino Nikkei-jin”.
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 facilitate an immediate and smooth return to Japan.
The Philippine Nikkei-jin Kai officials who met with Ambassador ENDO were 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 at his residence on August 14, 2024.