Editor's Note

Kishida Meets with PH Senators t’s officially spring in Japan, and it’s impossible not to appreciate the beauty that comes with this season. The vibrant colors, fresh scents, and promise of new beginnings are all reasons to be thankful.

As we celebrate beauty, we feature Kapuso actress Beauty Gonzalez as this month’s cover star. From being a hesitant artist to becoming a versatile actress, her showbiz journey has been filled with gratitude for the many projects entrusted to her by GMA. One of her latest projects, the afternoon drama series titled "Stolen Life," is set to air in July.

“Good projects. For me talaga, it’s about the story, the project and the material,” she said in a virtual interview with Filipino-Japanese Journal when asked what motivates her to work.

In addition, we have exclusive interviews with Filipino talents who represented the Philippines in two distinguished events in Tokyo. Don't miss out on our travel features as well.

Happy spring, dear readers!

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Reinventing Herself: Beauty Gonzalez’s Journey in Showbiz

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PROUDLY PINOY

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TRAVEL JAPAN

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IN FOCUS

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Florenda Corpuz Editor-in-Chief