MANILA, Philippines —  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will make a state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29 at the invitation of the Japanese government, his office said on Friday.

During the visit, Marcos is set to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss their countries’ strategic partnership.

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 18, 2026. She and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet when the Philippine leader visits Japan from May-26-29, 2026.  KIYOSHI /OTA/POOL PHOTO VIA  AP

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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 18, 2026. She and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet when the Philippine leader visits Japan from May-26-29, 2026. KIYOSHI /OTA/POOL PHOTO VIA AP

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