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Hundreds of Russian Tourists Stranded on Cruise Ship in Japan

The Spectrum of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, is currently in Yokohama port due to an engine problem.

Japan Sees Surge in Russian Tourist Arrivals

The uptick likely reflects a gradual recovery to pre-pandemic levels of tourism after Japan lifted all Covid-19 travel restrictions in April 2023.

Japan Lodges Protest With Moscow After Airspace Violation

Tokyo responded to the incident by scrambling fighter jets and issuing radio and flare warnings, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara told reporters.

Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian Aircraft Circle Country

The last time Russian military aircraft circled Japan was in 2019, but that incident involved bombers that did enter the nation's airspace.

Russia Bans Entry of Top Japanese Business Execs

The ban list includes Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda and Rakuten chief Hiroshi Mikitani, among others.

In First, Japan Arrests Russian Trade Exec for Illegal Exports – Reports

Andrei Sova is alleged to have exported more than two dozen goods that could be converted for military use without government approval.

Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan

Moscow routinely carries out drills in Pacific waters off its Far East coast as a show of naval strength.

Japan Tobacco Adjusts Supply Chains to Keep Russian Business, CEO Says

Masamichi Terabatake said his company is working carefully to not run afoul of sanctions, but added that “otherwise, it’s business as usual.”

Japan Expands Russia Export Ban

A sixth major category in Japan’s export ban now includes automated computer numerical control machine tools.

Russian Ex-President Medvedev Slams Japan Over Kuril Islands Claim

He said Japanese officials who seek territorial concessions from Russia should "end their life... by committing seppuku."

Japan’s December Imports of Russian LNG Hit 7-Year Record

According to preliminary data, Japan shipped 833,000 metric tons of LNG from Russia last month — up 42.5% from December 2022.

Far East Russia Issues Tsunami Warning After Earthquake Strikes Japan

Authorities in Vladivostok said they expect waves to reach 30 centimeters by Monday evening and urged fishing vessels to return to shore.

After China, Russia Suspends Japanese Seafood Imports

The suspension mirrors a recent move by China over Tokyo's release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Pro-Russia Japanese MP Resigns From Party Over Moscow Trip

Muneo Suzuki visited Russia for a five-day trip in early October, meeting with various Russian officials including Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko...

Japan Slams MP's Surprise Visit to Russia

The Japanese government said it was not briefed on the trip, which marks the first known visit by a Japanese lawmaker since Russia invaded Ukraine last...

Japan Cuts Off $2Bln Used-Car Exports to Russia – Reuters

Estimates suggest that Japanese used-car sales were on track to top $1.9 billion in 2023 before Tokyo suspended the Russian backchannel.

Russia Moves Missile Systems From Island Chain Claimed by Japan – Reports

A University of Tokyo lecturer said the systems may have been redeployed to Russia’s borders with Ukraine “in preparation for a potential attack.”...

Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

The expanded list of goods under Japan's export ban includes hybrid and electric cars, the trade ministry said.

Nintendo Ends Online Sales of Games in Russia

The decision was made following Nintendo's shipment suspension and "as a result of the economic outlook."

Japan Unveils New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

The asset freeze targets 17 individuals and 78 groups, including high-level military officials, according to the Japanese government.

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