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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.