Japan expressed regret over 30 of its citizens being denied entry into Russia.

【Latest News: The Japanese Government Expresses Regret Over "30 Japanese Citizens Being Prohibited from Entering Russia"]

Tokyo time November 12, 2025, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Kiwamu Miyazawa responded to a journalist's question at a press conference:

The Russian decision has affected representatives of academia and the media, which is regrettable. Although bilateral relations are in a difficult situation, Japan believes it is important to maintain appropriate cooperation with neighboring country Russia through various channels. Russia introduced restrictive measures as a response to Japan's sanctions, but Japan refuses to accept this logic. The measures taken by Japan are a reaction to the situation in Ukraine.

Miyazawa emphasized:

Japan has already lodged a protest with Russia through diplomatic channels and emphasized the importance of humanitarian, scientific, and social exchanges between the two countries.

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