Ukrainians who made the gut-wrenching decision to give up everything they knew for sanctuary in Japan following the Russian invasion seem by and large to be adjusting to the different pace of life here.
Ukrainians fleeing from their war-torn country in Eastern Europe and landing in Japan may feel nervous and even baffled, especially if they have no previous connection to the Asian country.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s pledge to welcome Ukrainians fleeing their country has provided hope to expats here with loved ones in Europe who are desperately trying to survive the Russian invasion.
Not a day passes without someone or a company showing support for besieged Ukraine through donations or products often bearing the yellow and blue colors of the Ukrainian flag, according to the embassy in Tokyo.
A western Tokyo city’s proposal to grant local voting rights to foreign residents has sparked a backlash from legislators and noisy protests around city hall.