Filipino citizens who wish to visit friends or relatives in Japan, or are invited by US military personnel, conferences, or are on business trips.

Tourists to Japan are required to apply for temporary visitor visas which will allow them to stay in Japan for up to 90 days.

It’s a case-to-case basis, but oftentimes, people may only obtain Japanese visas through Embassy-accredited travel agencies.

Legend has it that once upon a time, there was a merchant who goes by the name Luzon Sukezaemon who goes back and forth in the Southern Asian seas to trade including the Philippines. There are some artifacts on display from different parts of Southeast Asia from Sukezaemon’s venture in a museum in Sakai. And this is where the Emperors sleep --- in keyhole crypts. Also, you can also see how a katana sword is made, experience a traditional Tea Ceremony, cruise along the ancient river under rows of Cherry Blossoms accentuated by the somber Willow trees.