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CONFLICTOct 2Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exportsThe Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil from Russia. Joining international efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by the fleet, Japan has decided to impose restrictions on the provision of services to 35 vessels, according to the Foreign Ministry. The measures restrict the provision of services including insurance, maritime...South China Morning Post

CONFLICTSep 27Japanese museums shun video artwork on wartime atrocities acclaimed abroadA video installation built around the testimony of a former Japanese soldier on the killing of civilians and sexual assault in wartime China will go on display in London in October, even as its creator struggles to find a museum willing to exhibit the award-winning work in Japan. Created by contemporary artist Meiro Koizumi, “The Angels of Testimony”, has won acclaim overseas, but Japanese museums have been reluctant to exhibit the work, which confronts memories of violence committed by Japanese...South China Morning Post

CONFLICTSep 23Zelensky: Japan’s support for Ukraine to continueUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed support for Ukraine during the full-scale war and further steps in cooperation.Ukrinform [en]

CONFLICTJul 22Japanese soldier who lost leg in Ukraine war vows to return to front lineA Japanese soldier who sustained a leg injury during the Ukraine war has expressed a determination to return to the front line. This exemplifies individual commitment amidst ongoing international conflict.japantoday.com · Japan