Dear Esteemed Media Partners, 

I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to your esteemed company for your unwavering support to our Embassy. I would also like to express my appreciation for the kindness, support, and friendship you have extended to me and my wife, Yuko, during the last three years and three months. 

In recent years, our two nations have forged stronger bonds, marking  a golden age in our bilateral relations. This achievement would not have been  possible without your commitment and dedication in highlighting the  significant milestones that have defined our journey. Your insightful  coverage and tireless efforts have also played a pivotal role in fostering  mutual understanding between our peoples.  

As I approach the end of my term as Ambassador on March 5, I am deeply appreciative of your continued support and collaboration as Japan and the Philippines embark on the next chapter of its diplomatic journey. 

I look forward to your continued partnership with our Embassy and  my successor Ambassador ENDO Kazuya. Lastly, I hope to visit the  Philippines again as a tourist soon. 

KOSHIKAWA Kazuhiko
Ambassador Extraordinary and 
Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Philippines