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RUSSIA JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2023
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Okinawa islands and Taiwan
Similarly, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said earlier in the week it had spotted two Russian frigates off its eastern coast and sent aircraft and ships to keep watch.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2023
Russia's State Duma declares Sept. 3 as a day of victory over Japan
A group of deputies introduced the bill in response to what they called Japan's 'unfriendly' actions after Tokyo imposed sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2023
Russia bans Japanese group campaigning over disputed islands
The group — known as the Chishima Renmei — organized annual trips to the islands by their former Japanese residents and their descendants.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2023
Russia puts Pacific Fleet on high alert in surprise inspection
Drills will also simulate an enemy landing on Russia's Sakhalin island and on its southern Kuril Islands, some of which are also claimed by Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 25, 2023
Kishida defends Abe's diplomacy with Russia
The prime minister said he believes 'there were no problems in Japan's past diplomacy' toward Moscow, including peace treaty talks promoted by late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2023
No Japanese cities cut ties with Russian peers
According to to officials, 43 Japanese officials have sister-city or friendship city arrangements with Russian partners — unchanged since the war in Ukraine began.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 23, 2023
Ukraine war turns Japan’s Russia policy on its head
From attempts at flattery and concerted diplomacy in 2014, Japan has pivoted to sanctions against Russia over the war in lockstep with the rest of the Group of Seven.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 21, 2023
'We’re all different': Russians in Japan reflect on year since Ukraine invasion
The past year has seen them reflect on what it means to be Russian today and the new normal that comes with their home country being at war.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 20, 2023
One year on, Ukraine war accelerating changes in Japan’s defense posture
The war has sent shock waves across the Asia-Pacific, exacerbating fears that a similar conflict could engulf the region.
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2023
Kishida vows to reopen talks on access to graves on Russian-held islands
In response to sanctions over the war in Ukraine, Moscow has suspended visa-free access to the islands for former Japanese residents.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2023
Envoy seeks to realize Japanese fishing near Russian-held isles
In June last year, Moscow unilaterally announced a suspension of the Japan-Russia agreement on Japanese fishing operations around the disputed islands.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2023
Visa-free isle trip accord with Japan valid, Russian ministry says
The visa-free visit program has been suspended due partly to the spread of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2023
Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Russia said it will not hold annual talks with Japan on renewing a pact that allows Japanese fishermen to operate near disputed islands off Hokkaido.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2023
Russia rejects talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Moscow has said it cannot currently arrange a schedule for the talks on Japanese fishing operations for Alaska pollock, octopuses, Okhotsk Atka mackerel and other seafood.

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