On October 24, Chief Consul Yamazaki Masakazu and Defense Attaché Yamashita Hideki attended a memorial service for the war dead at the Philippine-Japanese Friendship Memorial Shrine in Baguio, Benguet, organized by the Japan Philippine International Friendship Association.

The ceremony was attended by board members of the Association, Baguio City Councilor Jose Mencio Molintas, and Executive Director of Filipino-Japanese Foundation of Northern Luzon, Inc. Arnel Cabanisas among others.

Chief Consul Yamazaki delivered Ambassador Kitagawa Katsuro’s message on his behalf. In the message, he emphasized the importance of remembering the devastation of war and the preciousness of peace.

Ambassador Kitagawa also highlighted the significance of ensuring that the memories of these tragedies are preserved, and that this legacy is passed on. He then reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthen the friendship between Japan and the Philippines. Embassy of Japan in the Philippines Facebook page