The Department of Tourism – Region III (DOT III), together with the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO), proudly showcased the best of Central Luzon at the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2025, held on 29–30 November at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya.

The Central Luzon Booth drew strong attention from visitors, featuring interactive activities, cultural showcases, and regional flavors. Tang Lucio Sison captivated festival-goers with his kulitan script writing, becoming one of the most visited and well-loved segments of the booth.

Festival attendees also enjoyed food tasting of Kapampangan favorites, including batirol, along with a display of Pampanga’s renowned delicacies. The booth further highlighted Central Luzon’s cultural identity through Puni de Malolos décor from Bulacan and Christmas-themed installations, including Pampanga lanterns, celebrating the region’s craftsmanship and long-standing holiday traditions.

The booth welcomed distinguished guests, including Her Excellency Mylene Garcia-Albano, Philippine Ambassador to Japan; Mayor Yoshito Arisaka of Minamimaki-mura, Nagano Prefecture; and Alan Shirahama, Philippine Tourism Ambassador for Japan and member of the well-known group GENERATIONS, who all expressed appreciation for Central Luzon’s vibrant cultural showcase.

DOT III and ACTO’s participation continues to raise Central Luzon’s visibility in the Japanese market, promoting the region’s heritage, creativity, and culinary identity to thousands of festival visitors.