Japan-Philippines Relations

The governments of Japan and the Philippines have recently selected a logo to commemorate the 2026 Philippines-Japan Friendship Year, marking 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations, under the theme of “Weaving the Future Together: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities.” This logo was selected through a public competition, with collaborative efforts between the two governments.

Mr. Edmon Fuerte (Baguio City, Philippines)

This logo mark features ropes which remind us of Japanese Shimenawa ropes and the Filipino Abaca (Manila hemp) rope, skillfully expressing the theme of the Friendship Year: “Weaving the Future Together: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities.” It embodies the meaning of advancing toward a continuous and truly strong relationship. Furthermore, the design incorporates the colors of both nations' flags, the sun from the Japanese flag, and the three stars and the sun from the Philippine flag.

The winner will receive one round-trip business class flight ticket between the Philippines (Manila) and Japan (Haneda), courtesy of Japan Airlines (JAL).

In addition to serving as the official symbol of 2026 Japan-Philippines Friendship Year, this logo may also appear in commemorative Friendship Year events.