Japan to grant entry to war-fleeing Ukrainians without guarantor "The Japanese government is arranging to grant entry to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion even if they have no relative or acquaintance in Japan who can act as a guarantor". Mainichi, 15 Mar 2022.
Japan to let Ukrainian refugee applicants stay in country: chief Cabinet secretary "Japan will allow Ukrainians applying for refugee status following Russia's military invasion and other Ukrainians whose residency statuses have expired to stay in the country under certain conditions". Mainichi, 28 Feb 2022.
Are Ukrainians who flee 'refugees' or 'evacuees'? For Japan, it's complicated. This article looks at why the government is calling people escaping from Ukraine to Japan evacuees not refugees and what their treatment will be like. Japan Times, 10 Mar 2022.
Japan’s Approach to Ukrainian Refugees Is What Its Refugee Policy Ought To Be Japan’s willingness to embrace Ukrainian refugees stems from its hierarchical view of the world and its economic-first view of migrants. The Diplomat, 11 Apr 2022.
Ukraine war tests Japan's refugee policy that admits just 1% Compares Japanese policy on refugees from Ukraine with its policies to other refugees. Nikkei Asia, 11 Mar 2022.
IN PHOTOS: Ukrainians in Japan seek support for their home country "Having drawn attention by holding a major rally in Tokyo two days after the Russian invasion, Ukrainians in Japan continue to seek support as they worry about their family and friends back in their home country." Kyodo News, 10 Mar 2022.