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Japanese Government Speeds Preparations To Accept Ukrainian Evacuees

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The government is accelerating its preparations to accept evacuees from Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of that country, working to develop a comprehensive framework that will allow prolonged stays.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday told Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayas...

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Japan Ministers Visit Controversial Shrine On WWII Anniversary

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CNA
 
Three Japanese cabinet ministers visited a shrine seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of Tokyo's past militarism on Sunday (Mar 13), the anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.
It came after two other members of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's cabinet, including the defen...

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Japan Scrambles Fighters As Suspected Russian Military Helicopter Enters Hokkaido Airspace

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JAPAN TIMES
 
A helicopter apparently operated by the Russian military violated Japanese airspace near Hokkaido on Wednesday, with the Defense Ministry saying it had scrambled fighter jets in response, as Tokyo watches with concern Moscow’s moves amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The ministry...

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Dozens Volunteer To Fight For Ukraine In Pacifist Japan

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HINDUSTAN TIMES
 
As of Tuesday, 70 Japanese men - including 50 former members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces and two veterans of the French Foreign Legion - had volunteered to fight for Ukraine in pacifist Japan.
Keiichi Kurogi was one of dozens men in Japan who offered to join an "international...

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Japan Considering Sanctions On Belarus Over Its Support For Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday Japan is considering imposing sanctions on Belarus for its support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that would be in line with steps by the United States and other countries.
"Belarus is supporting Russian military actions, and we stro...

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Small Japan Border Easing Stirs Hope, Worry For Foreigners

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ABC NEWS
 
Japan this week will ease its much criticized coronavirus border controls, but the new policy only allows 5,000 new entrants per day, up from 3,500, including Japanese nationals, beginning March 1
TOKYO -- Japan this week will ease tough coronavirus border controls that have been criti...

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Report: Russian Missile Hits Japanese Freighter In Black Sea

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NHK
 
A Japanese-owned cargo ship has been shelled in the Black Sea, south of Ukraine. One crewmember has been injured.
Reuters reports a Russian missile hit the ship's stern, causing the vessel to catch fire.
The Ukrainian defense ministry announced on its Facebook page that the Panama-registere...

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Celebrating With Corsages

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Those commuting to a welfare facility for people with disabilities in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, make corsages for those attending school graduations and entrance ceremonies in the spring.
They used paper and wires to make the corsages of paper roses in red, pink and white. T...

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Japan Seeks To Further Ease Border Controls As COVID 6th Wave Wanes

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KYODO NEWS
 
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday the Japanese government is considering further easing border restrictions as the country prepares to "exit the sixth wave" of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We hope to gradually increase international travel while taking into consideration the infe...

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Japan’s Emperor Turns 62, Reflects On Key Events

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Ahead of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, the Emperor recently expressed his thoughts to the media at the Imperial Palace, speaking on matters including the lack of marriage ceremonies for Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.
“I feel s...

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