Big Yellow’s Reycar Auxilio debuts in Japan on March 31

Glendale G. Rosal 03/26/2025

​CEBU CITY, Philippines — Big Yellow Boxing Gym prospect, Reycar “The Machine” Auxilio is gearing up for a pivotal fight in Japan on March 31, at the famous Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Auxilio will take on fellow…

Dave Apolinario squares off against China’s Longyi Hu in Tokyo

Glendale G. Rosal 03/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated flyweight Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario is set to test his mettle once again in Japan’s bustling boxing scene as he returns to action on April 22 in Tokyo. Apolinario will face Chinese prospect…

Japan, China and South Korea discuss trilateral cooperation

Associated Press 03/23/2025

TOKYO (AP) — Foreign ministers from Japan, China and South Korea sought trilateral cooperation on common ground in areas like aging, declining births, natural disasters and the green economy at a meeting that took place at a…

Japan tourist visa: No ‘visa fee’ applies, says embassy

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 03/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Travelers planning to visit Japan on a tourist visa, be it multiple or single entry, will not pay a visa fee except for center usage fees and other additional services they may avail of once…

Japan’s new visa centers in PH to start operations on April 7

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Japanese Embassy in Manila announced on Wednesday the opening of its new VFS Global-powered visa centers, which would begin operations on April 7. In an advisory, the embassy said visa applicants can already book…

Japan park recognized as ‘world’s smallest park’

The Japan News/Asia News Network / 03/02/2025

TOKYO – A tiny park in the town of Nagaizumi in Shizuoka Prefecture has been officially recognised as the smallest park in the world by the Guinness World Records. A certificate ceremony was held in the town…

Pinili, Torres set for Ohashi boxing event in Japan this March

Glendale G. Rosal 02/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Two Filipino boxers will try their luck in Japan’s highly competitive boxing scene on March 25 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Romer Pinili and Ador Torres will take on two promising Japanese prospects in…

Dave Apolinario squares off with Chinese foe in Japan this April

Glendale G. Rosal 02/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario of Sanman Boxing Gym will fight in Japan for the third time in his career. Apolinario will face Chinese Longyi Hu in an eight-rounder non-title fight…

Jerusalem wraps up Japan training camp, resumes training in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 02/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has completed his training camp in Japan and is now back in Cebu to continue preparations for his upcoming world title defense. Jerusalem, who turned…

Jake Amparo returns to Japan to face unbeaten prospect

Glendale G. Rosal 02/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Jake “El Bambino” Amparo is set to make his return to Japan’s bustling boxing scene as he takes on rising prospect Takero Kitano in the Phoenix Battle 132 fight card on…

Dasmariñas faces young Japanese prospect in March

Glendale G. Rosal 02/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Michael “Hot N Spicy” Dasmariñas will test his mettle in his second fight in Japan next month. Dasmariñas will fight Japanese up-and-comer Kyosuke Okamoto in an eight-rounder non-title fight…

Parts of northern Japan have 4 feet of snow and more is falling

Associated Press 02/06/2025

TOKYO (AP) — Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan ‘s northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries on Tuesday. The Hokkaido prefectural government said record-breaking snowfall has been observed especially in the…

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