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Russia must be 'held accountable over its atrocities,' Japan says to Ukraine

National May 13, 2022

Russia must be 'held accountable over its atrocities,' Japan says to Ukraine

During talks in Germany with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Russia's actions were "unacceptable."

Japan's top envoy set to hold talks with next South Korean leader

National May 6, 2022

Japan's top envoy set to hold talks with next South Korean leader

Yoshimasa Hayashi and Yoon Suk-yeol are expected to confirm both sides' plans for improving frayed Japan-South Korea ties.

Japan asks Kazakhstan to align with global community against Russia

National Apr 29, 2022

Japan asks Kazakhstan to align with global community against Russia

The Central Asian nation has maintained close relations with both Russia and Ukraine and has avoided condemning Moscow over its invasion, which began on Feb. 24.

Japan readopts hard-line stance on territorial dispute with Russia

National Apr 22, 2022

Japan readopts hard-line stance on territorial dispute with Russia

The wording of a report highlights Tokyo's departure from a conciliatory approach toward Moscow.

Japan joins scramble to respond to Solomon Islands' pact with China

National Apr 22, 2022

Japan joins scramble to respond to Solomon Islands' pact with China

by Will Fee and Chris Russell

The deal reportedly allows China to dock military ships in the island nation, representing a significant strategic advance in the region for Beijing.

Japan foreign minister concerned about discrimination against Russians

National Apr 20, 2022

Japan foreign minister concerned about discrimination against Russians

Yoshimasa Hayashi called on the Japanese public "not to ostracize or defame Russians just because they are Russians."

Japan and five Central Asian nations vow to closely communicate over Ukraine

National / Politics Apr 16, 2022

Japan and five Central Asian nations vow to closely communicate over Ukraine

During online talks with officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi condemned Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Japan to expel eight Russians, including diplomats, as Kishida announces new sanctions

National Apr 8, 2022

Japan to expel eight Russians, including diplomats, as Kishida announces new sanctions

by Kanako Takahara and Will Fee

Kishida revealed a sweeping new round of sanctions against Moscow, declaring that Japan will phase out imports of Russian coal and ban imports of Russian machinery, lumber and vodka.

Japan's foreign minister visits Poland-Ukraine border crossing

National Apr 4, 2022

Japan's foreign minister visits Poland-Ukraine border crossing

Yoshimasa Hayashi also visited a refugee reception center before moving on to Rzeszow, where Japan has set up a temporary liaison office.

Japan's top envoy meets with Ukrainian counterpart in Poland

National / Politics Apr 2, 2022

Japan's top envoy meets with Ukrainian counterpart in Poland

Tokyo plans to take about 30 Ukrainian evacuees to Japan on a government plane at the conclusion of Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's five-day visit to Poland.

Japan to ease border controls to allow entry for up to 10,000 nontourists per day

National Apr 1, 2022

Japan to ease border controls to allow entry for up to 10,000 nontourists per day

Also on Friday, Japan eased its coronavirus travel warning for 106 nations, including the United States, India and France.

Japan to again designate Russian-held isles of Hokkaido as 'illegal occupation'

National / Politics Mar 31, 2022

Japan to again designate Russian-held isles of Hokkaido as 'illegal occupation'

A draft paper also said the islands are an "inherent" part of the territory of Japan, words that had been absent since the 2011 edition.

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