Tokyo philatelic show features Philippine stamps for 70 years of PH-Japan ties
The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo reported on 6 November that Ambassador Garcia-Albano joined the opening of JAPEX 2026, where a special Philippine stamp exhibition marked 70 years of normalised PH-Japan relations.
The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo reported on 6 November 2026 that Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano attended the opening of the 61st Japan Philatelic Exhibition (JAPEX) on 30 October at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center.
The Embassy said it was one of the supporting entities for the show, held in a year marking the 70th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan.
Philippine stamp exhibition
This year's JAPEX prominently featured the Japan Philatelic Society's collection of Philippine stamps, the Embassy said. The display was framed as a view of more than two centuries of Philippine history, culture and heritage through philately.
The Embassy said the first Philippine postage stamp, dating back to 1854, was on display in the Philippine section. Ambassador Garcia-Albano gave keynote remarks thanking the Japan Philatelic Society and the JAPEX 2026 Organising Committee for dedicating the special feature to the Philippines.
Dates, venue and admission
The Japan Philatelic Society's English JAPEX page lists the 61st exhibition for Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito-kan (5F and 6F), with opening hours 10:00 to 17:00 and closure at 16:00 on 1 November. Admission is listed at 1,500 yen, valid for three days.
That English page also lists a Philippine Stamp Exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the normalisation of Japan-Philippines diplomatic relations among the commemorative exhibits, alongside a special exhibition for the 150th anniversary of Koban stamps.
The Embassy said JAPEX has been organised annually by the Japan Philatelic Society since 1966 and that this year's event ran until 1 November 2026.
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- JAPEX 61st edition ran 30 October to 1 November 2026 at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito-kan (Japan Philatelic Society English page; Embassy).
- Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano attended the 30 October opening; the Embassy was a supporting entity (Embassy 6 Nov).
- A Philippine Stamp Exhibition marked the 70th anniversary of normalised PH-Japan diplomatic relations (both sources).
- The Embassy said the first Philippine postage stamp (1854) was on display.
- Admission listed at 1,500 yen for three days; hours 10:00-17:00, closing 16:00 on 1 November (JPS English page).
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