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Russia responds to Japan’s threat

Tokyo’s proposal to place a cap on Russian oil prices would lead to significantly less oil on the market and could drastically push oil prices higher, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev warned on Tuesday. Responding to the idea put forward by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday, Medvedev wrote …

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Japan toughens penalties for ‘online insults’

Japan’s parliament passed a new bill on Monday, toughening penalties for those found guilty of making “online insults.” The amendment to the penal code is set to take effect later this summer. Under the new legislation, making “online insults” can attract a sentence of up to one year in prison for …

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Protesters oppose Japan 2030 Winter Olympics bid

Protesters gathered in Tokyo and Sapporo on Sunday to voice their opposition to Japan’s ambitions to host the 2030 Winter Olympics.  The Associated Press reported that around 50 people gathered in each city holding “No Olympics” banners and attempted to argue their case with other members of the public who …

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Japan won’t quit Russian LNG project even if told to – minister

Japan will not withdraw from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas project even if it’s told to do so, the country’s industry minister told parliament on Tuesday. The comments follow criticism from Russia last week accusing Japan of benefiting from its participation in the project while being an “unfriendly nation” that …

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Japan faces ‘summer of price hikes’

Major producers of food and beverages in Japan are planning to raise prices for 3,615 items from June, while the total number of items that are expected to see price hikes will total some 8,400 this year, according to a poll carried out by Teikoku Databank. “This summer looks to …

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Japan warns Ukrainian refugees against adult entertainment jobs

Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Japan from the conflict with Russia have been warned that their visas don’t allow them to work in adult entertainment establishments, according to Japanese Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa. “There have been cases in which evacuees [from Ukraine] have been reported to be working at …

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Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia

The Japanese government has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russia over its continued military action in Ukraine. The restrictive measures target eight Russian officials, businessmen, and their family members, including Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, as well as over 130 individuals from the Donbass republics, the Japanese Foreign Ministry …

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Japan warns of Ukraine-like conflict

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned that a Ukraine-style armed conflict could break out in East Asia. He said that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is critical for Tokyo and the international community. “We must collaborate with our allies and like-minded countries, and never tolerate a unilateral …

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North Korea fires ‘projectile’ into Sea of Japan – Seoul

North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into the Sea of Japan, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Saturday. Yonhap news agency quoted a military source as saying the weapons test likely involved a ballistic missile. The reported missile test is the second conducted by the …

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