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Former Syria hostage Jumpei Yasuda sues Japan for denying him passport

National / Crime & Legal Jan 13, 2020

Former Syria hostage Jumpei Yasuda sues Japan for denying him passport

The journalist says denying him a passport is “a violation of the Constitution that guarantees freedom of movement abroad.”

Ex-captive Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda denied passport by Foreign Ministry

National Jul 16, 2019

Ex-captive Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda denied passport by Foreign Ministry

Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who returned home last year after more than three years of captivity in Syria, said Tuesday the government has denied him a new passport, effectively preventing him from traveling overseas. The Foreign Ministry notified him on July 10 that it based ...

Freed Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda has been attempting to obtain new passport for five months

National Jun 6, 2019

Freed Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda has been attempting to obtain new passport for five months

Journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who returned home last year after more than three years in captivity in Syria, has been attempting to obtain a passport for five months but the Foreign Ministry has yet to make a decision on his application. The 45-year-old freelance journalist said ...

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National Jan 1, 2019

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Heisei Era a bumpy ride for Japan's media organizations

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Dec 29, 2018

Heisei Era a bumpy ride for Japan's media organizations

by Philip Brasor

The media is busy assessing the Heisei Era as it comes to a close. Although not as dramatic as the Showa Era, it's been a bumpy ride. Japan still hasn't gotten the hang of this democracy thing, and an engaged, objective press is essential ...

From a harrowing experience in Iraq to youth mentorship: Noriaki Imai dedicates his life to helping at-risk teens

National Dec 26, 2018

From a harrowing experience in Iraq to youth mentorship: Noriaki Imai dedicates his life to helping at-risk teens

by Magdalena Osumi

When freelance journalist Jumpei Yasuda returned to Japan in October after being held captive by a militant group in Syria for over three years, 33-year-old Noriaki Imai was confounded and disappointed by the muted reception he received from the public, with many blaming the ...

Japan's news outlets weigh in on Jumpei Yasuda's culpability in Syria kidnapping

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Nov 10, 2018

Japan's news outlets weigh in on Jumpei Yasuda's culpability in Syria kidnapping

by Philip Brasor

Freelance reporter Jumpei Yasuda gave a three-hour news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Nov. 2 about his hostage ordeal, describing in detail how he was kidnapped after entering Syria in 2015 and then held for more than three years. He also ...

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono thanks Turkish counterpart over release of journalist Jumpei Yasuda

National / Politics Nov 6, 2018

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono thanks Turkish counterpart over release of journalist Jumpei Yasuda

Foreign Minister Taro Kono expressed gratitude to his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, for Ankara's efforts in securing the release last month of journalist Jumpei Yasuda from a militant group in Syria. During a joint appearance with Cavusoglu in Tokyo on Monday, Kono said Turkey is ...

Canadian held captive in Syria says Japanese journalist  Jumpei Yasuda doesn't deserve criticism

National Nov 3, 2018

Canadian held captive in Syria says Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda doesn't deserve criticism

The reporter, who returned to Japan late last month after 40 months of captivity, has been slammed by some for putting himself in harm’s way.

Freed journalist Jumpei Yasuda expresses gratitude, apologizes over Syria ordeal

National Nov 2, 2018

Freed journalist Jumpei Yasuda expresses gratitude, apologizes over Syria ordeal

by Magdalena Osumi

Journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who returned to Japan last month after being held by militants in Syria for more than three years, said Thursday that he did not hold any grudge toward the Japanese government over his ordeal. "I believe the government officials did everything they ...

Freed journalist Jumpei Yasuda describes 'huge' facility where he was held hostage

National Oct 30, 2018

Freed journalist Jumpei Yasuda describes 'huge' facility where he was held hostage

Jumpei Yasuda, a journalist who returned to Japan last week after more than three years of captivity in Syria, on Monday gave further details of his time as a hostage, including how he believes another foreigner was also being held at the facility. The 44-year-old ...

From 'hell' to home: Journalist Jumpei Yasuda arrives in Japan after three years in captivity

National Oct 25, 2018

From 'hell' to home: Journalist Jumpei Yasuda arrives in Japan after three years in captivity

After three years of "hell," journalist Jumpei Yasuda is home. Yasuda arrived at Narita airporton Thursday evening, reuniting with his wife and parents for the first time since he was abducted by an Islamist militant group in Syria three years ago. The 44-year-old freelance journalist was ...

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