MANILA, April 29 -- The Philippine Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan is becoming a "popular destination" for visitors, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday.

During his bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacanan Palace in Manila, Ishiba hoped that Marcos would visit Japan to explore the Expo 2025 Osaka, which opened on April 13 and will run until October 13 this year.

"This year, the Filipino pavilion is becoming a popular destination for visitors so I also look forward to welcoming you to visit the Osaka Expo soon," Ishiba told Marcos.

Marcos congratulated Japan for the successful opening of the Expo 2025 Osaka, saying he is "excited and proud" that the Philippines is part of the exh...