The four islands were captured by the Soviet military during the final months of the war, and have been held by Moscow since, in what Tokyo describes as an “illegal occupation.” Read more
The remarks by Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky came amid what appears to be a dramatic reversal in years of U.S. support for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. Read more
High-end Japanese pianos still make their way to Russia despite export ban, highlighting Tokyo’s struggle to enforce sanctions. Read more
Russia reportedly announced that its long-range strategic bombers flew over international waters in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. Read more
Tokyo’s unprecedented decision to fire flares as a warning after a Russian military plane entered Japanese airspace may not be enough to prevent a recurrence. Read more
A Russian IL-38 patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace off Hokkaido’s Rebun island three times, with the ASDF firing flares for the first time in response. Read more
With the largest territory in the area, Russia is strengthening regional military activities while expanding cargo transportation and exploring resources. Read more
According to the Japanese Embassy in Russia, the Japanese side reiterated Japan’s demand that Russia immediately stop its invasion of Ukraine. Read more
Russia’s planes did not enter Japanese airspace but flew over an area subject to a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia. Read more
Most of the Japanese companies surveyed by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) stuck to their earlier decisions to partially or fully suspend operations in Russia following its inv... Read more
