Japan–Philippines relations (Japanese: 日本とフィリピンの関係, romanized: Nihon to Firipin no kankei; Filipino: Ugnayang Hapon at Pilipinas) span a period from before the 16th century to the present.

The Japanese occupation of the Philippines (Filipino: Pananakop ng mga Hapones sa Pilipinas; Japanese: 日本のフィリピン占領, romanized: Nihon no Firipin Senryō) occurred between 1942 and 1945, when the Japanese Empire occupied the Commonwealth of …

Jul 8, 2024 · Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills.

Nov 3, 2023 · The leaders of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to start negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their troops to enter each other’s territory for joint military exercises.

Jul 8, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — Japan and the Philippines are signing a key defense pact Monday that would allow the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exercises, including live-fire...

Feb 9, 2023 · TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Thursday to sharply boost their defense ties, allowing Japanese troops greater access to Philippine territory, as tensions rise in Asia amid China’s growing influence.

Jul 8, 2024 · The Japan-Philippines RAA is an agreement which establishes procedures for the cooperative activities that are conducted by forces of Japan and the Philippines while the force of one country is visiting the other country and defines a legal status of the visiting force.

Jul 8, 2024 · Japan and the Philippines on Monday signed a highly anticipated visiting-forces agreement, paving the way for greater bilateral and multilateral defense cooperation amid escalating tensions...

Dec 17, 2024 · Japan’s capacity-building assistance to the Philippines is becoming increasingly security focused, as the line between the roles of the Philippine coastguard and maritime forces blurs.

Nov 6, 2023 · Already a top investor and leading export destination for the Philippines, Japan is now pursuing closer defense cooperation with the neighboring nation. During his visit to Manila, Kishida unveiled a new security assistance package highlighted by a …