In Japan the largest chain is run by Daiso, and they have just opened their first store in the Philippines called Saizen in Robinsons Galleria.
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Philippine Finalists for 2009 JAL Scholarship Programme
The list of applicants who made it to the Final Selection for the Philippine Delegation of the 2009 Japan Airlines Scholarship Programme has been released.
TBS Friday Drama SMILE Episode 1 Synopsis
A brief summary of SMILE Episode 1, originally aired 17th April 2009 on TBS.
How to Get a Japanese Visa: A Guide for Filipinos
How to Get a Japanese Visa: A Guide for Filipinos
Screening for 2009 JAL Scholarship Programme Ongoing
Finalists who qualified for the panel interview will be notified via telephone by next week at the earliest.
Last Call for Entries to J-pop Anime Singing Contest
Deadline for Submission of Demo CDs Extended to 20th May 2009
Jun Matsumoto in SMILE
Matsumoto Jun of HANA YORI DANGO and GOKUSEN fame is playing a young half-Filipino, half-Japanese individual in his upcoming TBS drama SMILE.
House of Representatives to Ban “Hentai”
The Philippine House of Representatives is out to ban “hentai” — which they defined as a “Japanese pornographic cartoon that depicts children in explicit sexual activity”.
bIT THE HEAT Event Report
bIT THE HEAT is a summer tech event co-hosted by NET 25’s Convergence and Homepage; the event was held last 2nd April 2009 at the SM North EDSA Food Court.
2009 Philippine Cosplay Convention Event Report
Pictures and list of winners from the 2009 Philippines Cosplay Convention, held on March 28, 2009 at Robinsons Midtown Manila.
Net 25 and Convergence Invites Everyone to bIT THE HEAT!
bIT THE HEAT will be held on 2nd April 2009 at the SM North Edsa Food Court from 1PM onwards. The event will feature fun, prize-filled games, a fashion show centered around affordable, wearable tech gadgets, and an electrifying performance by one of Pinoy rock’s biggest acts, RIVERMAYA.
J-pop Anime Singing Competition Deadline of Entries 20th April 2009
The deadline for submission of entries to the The Embassy of Japan and The Japan Foundation Manila’s J-pop Anime Singing Competition is on 20th April 2009.
JPOP Manila 