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2025年11月30日。
November 30, 2025.
今日は、フィリピンフェスティバル東京2025の真の魅力の一つに迫りたいと思います。
Today, I’d like to focus on one true charm of the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2025.
東京の代々木公園に足を踏み入れた瞬間、別世界の熱狂に包まれると言ったら信じますか？
Would you believe me if I told you that the moment you step into Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, you’ll be enveloped in the excitement of another world?
いいえ、文字通りフィリピンへトリップするのです。
No, you’ll literally be transported to the Philippines.
東京にいながらにして、本場フィリピンの雰囲気を体感できるこの2日間、そして今日がまさにクライマックスです。
You could say that these two days allow you to experience the authentic Philippine atmosphere while in Tokyo, and today marks the climax.
まず感じるのは、音！
The first thing you feel is the sound!
リズムが体に染み込み、本格的なダンスビートに足が自然と動き出す。
The rhythm jumps into your body, and the authentic dance beat makes your feet move on their own.
そして、色彩！
And the colors!
民族衣装、屋台、装飾…視界全体が一瞬にしてトロピカルモードに変わります。
The traditional costumes, food stalls, decorations…your whole field of vision is instantly transformed into tropical mode.
しかし、今日私が皆さんに伝えたいメッセージはただ一つ。
But the one message I want to convey to you today is this:
つまり、このフェスティバルはそれ自体が文化の旅なのです。
In other words, this festival is a cultural journey in itself.
食べ物、ダンス、グッズ、そして人々の笑顔。
The food, the dancing, the goods, and the smiles of the people.
どれも国境を越えて、心に深く響くものばかり。
All of these things will transcend borders and reach straight into your heart.
「異文化交流ってこんなに楽しいんだ」と、体で実感できる瞬間が満載です。
This is full of moments where you will understand with your body that “intercultural exchange can be so exciting.”
今、代々木公園から徒歩圏内にいるなら、この「非日常の一日」を逃す手はありません。
If you are within walking distance of Yoyogi Park right now, there is no reason to miss out on this “one-day-out-of-the-ordinary experience.”
最後に、ちょっとした小話で締めくくりたいと思います。
And finally, I’d like to close with a little story.
フィリピンの朝食といえば、ニンニクチャーハンとボリュームたっぷりのシニガンを思い浮かべますよね。
When you think of Filipino breakfast, you think of garlic fried rice and a hearty sinigang.
日本の朝食よりもパンチが効いていますが…
It has a bit more of a punch than a Japanese breakfast, but…
「朝食はエネルギー源であり、元気をくれるもの」という考え方は、世界共通です。
The idea that “breakfast is a source of energy that gives you energy” is universal.
🇵🇭 Philippine Festival Tokyo 2025 Overview
This is the largest Filipino cultural event in Japan.
| Detail | Information |
| Event Name | Philippine Festival Tokyo 2025 |
| Dates | Two days: Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Yoyogi Park Event Space (Shibuya, Tokyo) |
| Time | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (tentative) |
| Admission | Free Entry (Food and merchandise sales are extra) |
| Organizer | Philippine Festival Executive Committee |
| Access | Approx. 5-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station, or 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Yoyogi-Koen Station, etc. |
✨ Festival Highlights
- Experience Filipino Culture: The festival will feature numerous food stalls where you can savor authentic Filipino cuisine, as well as a lively stage with music, dance, and other performances. It is a vibrant event that blends traditional culture with modern flair.
- Theme and Campaign: The Philippine Department of Tourism will once again participate, hosting a booth themed around their “LOVE THE PHILIPPINES” branding campaign. The goal is to share the diverse charm of the Philippines, including its rich nature, traditional culture, food, and the warmth of its people.
- Special Promotion: As part of a promotion for the Narita–Clark direct flight, the City of Angeles and the Clark Special Economic Zone will also join the Philippine booth to introduce the tourism, culture, and leisure attractions of Central Luzon.
- A “Merry” Festival: The event is also being framed as a “Meri Matsuri” (Merry Festival)—an early Christmas party infused with Filipino food, music, traditional cultural performances, and the heartwarming “Bayanihan spirit” (community cooperation).
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