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Japan-Philippines relations
![Philippines, Japan Sign Reciprocal Access Agreement Amid China Tensions Philippines, Japan Sign Reciprocal Access Agreement Amid China Tensions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-07-09-052140.jpg)
Philippines, Japan Sign Reciprocal Access Agreement Amid China Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides say that the agreement marks a decisive step forward in their bilateral defense relationship.
![Foreign, Defense Ministers From Japan and the Philippines to Meet Next Week Foreign, Defense Ministers From Japan and the Philippines to Meet Next Week](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-12-124749.jpg)
Foreign, Defense Ministers From Japan and the Philippines to Meet Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides are expected to discuss a much-anticipated reciprocal access agreement that will remove hurdles to joint military exercises and deeper defense cooperation.
![What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor? What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-21-233946.jpg)
What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power in the South China Sea.
![The Road to the First Japan-Philippines-US Trilateral Summit The Road to the First Japan-Philippines-US Trilateral Summit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-09-124514.jpg)
The Road to the First Japan-Philippines-US Trilateral Summit
By Mico A. Galang
The road to the historic meeting was paved by the growing security cooperation between and among the three countries.
![Japan, Philippines Agree to Intensify Defense Cooperation Japan, Philippines Agree to Intensify Defense Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-02-3.jpg)
Japan, Philippines Agree to Intensify Defense Cooperation
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Manila saw the continued expansion of Japan-Philippines military cooperation.
![The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-06-21-130132.png)
The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power
By Gavril Torrijos
Manila is embracing its alliance with the United States and building closer ties to Japan and Australia to become a strong, equal partner that can uphold a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
![The Significance of a More Robust Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership The Significance of a More Robust Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-02-17-004829.jpg)
The Significance of a More Robust Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership
By Don McLain Gill
The two nations are witnessing a strategic convergence based on shared threat perceptions of a rising and more assertive China.
![Philippine President Marcos Embarks on 4-Day Visit to Japan Philippine President Marcos Embarks on 4-Day Visit to Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-02-09-002255.jpg)
Philippine President Marcos Embarks on 4-Day Visit to Japan
By Sebastian Strangio
The trip will focus on strengthening longstanding economic relations and expanding the two nations' more recent cooperation on defense and security matters.
![Japanese Fighter Jets Visit Philippines for First Time Since 1945 Japanese Fighter Jets Visit Philippines for First Time Since 1945](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-02-3.jpg)
Japanese Fighter Jets Visit Philippines for First Time Since 1945
By Sebastian Strangio
The two F-15s took part in a two-week exchange between the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force.
![What’s Behind the New Japan-Philippines Defense Industry Forum? What’s Behind the New Japan-Philippines Defense Industry Forum?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
What’s Behind the New Japan-Philippines Defense Industry Forum?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction reinforced the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the strategic partnership.
![Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the security aspect of bilateral relations in the maritime domain.
![Japan’s Peacebuilding Prowess: The Case of Marawi City Japan’s Peacebuilding Prowess: The Case of Marawi City](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-marawi_ground_zero.jpg)
Japan’s Peacebuilding Prowess: The Case of Marawi City
By Mark Manantan and Dahlia Simangan
It’s time for a new brand of diplomacy for Japan’s new era. Rebuilding Marawi in the Philippines is a good place to start.
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