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The Japan Foundation, Manila fosters cultural exchange and knowledge sharing amongst artists, cultural workers, educators, institutions, and other key players shaping art and its rich histories in the archipelago.
Tomotosi (トモトシ) is a Japanese artist whose work explores the relationships between human activities and the cities people live in. Through interventions in urban spaces, he transforms people’s movements, and
Jezzel Wee and Her Yakishime Journey words by Spike Acosta Jezzel Wee is a rising star in the world of Philippine ceramic art. Her works are known for their warmth
In 2024, the Japan Foundation launched the WA Project 2.0 – a ten-year period of intensive two-way cultural-exchange programs between Japan, ASEAN, and other Asian countries in the fields of
Karl Castro and the City of Osaka words by Spike Acosta photos by Karl Castro Osaka is the third most populous city in Japan and is also considered as the
Exhibition notes by Shotaro Ikeda on Karl Castro’s artist-in residence exhibition Photos by Karl Castro The theme of this exhibition, “Expo 70,” is based on the project “The Art of
2023 saw the commemoration of 50 years of Japan and ASEAN friendship. In that span of time, many aspects of culture have been shared between Japan and the Philippines, in
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