Russia bans entry of 13 Japan business leaders, including Toyota, Rakuten chiefs over sanctions

Sorry, why is Japan protesting again?

They imposed sanctions over the evil Russia, but they are complaining when the Russians are paying in kind??

Sorry, this hypocrisy is too hilarious to be taken seriously.

What were you expecting Hayashi and Kishida? A red carpet?

None of them will lose any sleep.

Go pound sand, fascist Russia. Japan is peaceful and civilized - Russia never will be.

Were these planning on visiting anytime soon for some major deal? If anything, I would pull my companies out of Russia.

Russia wants to ban people, but it also trying to force, blackmail, and threaten foreign companies to stay in the country.

The hypocrisy coming from Russia is strong!

Communism: the wrecker of even the highest IQ White and East Asian societies.

Hopefully being called Stalin, Che or Mao will be as demeaning as being called Hitler.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the ban “limits Japanese companies’ legitimate activities (in Russia), and is absolutely not acceptable.”

Rumor is Moscow is about to retaliate for the illegal theft of state assets of which Japan is guilty as sin - an action that breaches international law and is downright larceny. This refers to the nasty act of stealing the interest of Russia's illegally frozen assets and diverting it to a third party - which is totally inconsistent with the law and an affront to public decency.

This is the opening barrage; next stage will see confiscation of Japanese owned assets, requisite to above mentioned illegal theft.

(Also important to highlight there are and were never any "disputed islands" - this is a figment of someone's imagination. Fact is modern Japan with the current constitution never had sovereign control of them; one upon a time, Empire of Japan had administration of them but lost it during WWII - and the modern country didn't come into being in 1952, and only joined the UN in 1956 - so these events happened well before that, thus the islands are Russian.)

JJEToday 05:17 pm JST

(Also important to highlight there are and were never any "disputed islands" - this is a figment of someone's imagination. Fact is modern Japan with the current constitution never had sovereign control of them; one upon a time, Empire of Japan had administration of them but lost it during WWII - and the modern country didn't come into being in 1952, and only joined the UN in 1956 - so these events happened well before that, thus the islands are Russian.)

Russia had a self-coupe in 1993 so I guess we can dispose of any claims of Russian sovereignty over Ukraine or anything else lost in 1991.

Irrelevant and no.

JJEToday 05:34 pm JST

Irrelevant and no.

Completely relevant and yes because you would like to throw out all treaties when a coupe happens. Russia has many treaties that should therefore be thrown out. Russia has stolen actual land from Japan, which beats stealing cash a million times over.

Again, certain quarters are completely failing to differentiate between the Empire of Japan and postwar constitutional Japan - which only emerged in 1952 and didn't join the UN until 1956. The events took place before this.

With regards to the highlighted entities, both were and are very different, especially with regards to international settlements. The former lost territory because of a war and alliances it initiated; the latter has no legal recourse to reclaim the mantle of administration of lands the former administered, especially outside the Home Islands, as per signed agreements.

Slowly, these sanctions will do us more harm than good.

Russia bans entry of 13 Japan business leaders,

As long Japan can sell their product to Russia, it doesn't matter.

it’s hard to find examples of sanctions that accomplished the intended goal and changed the actions of a country or leader. plenty of examples where unintended consequences made things worse.

Putin's actions will hurt Russia much more than Japan, but he doesn't care,

How will this hurt Russia? Absolutely zero point zero, and anything that needs to be attained will be procured through friendly countries like China and India.

Keep in mind it's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi throwing the hissy fit here, as the article mentions. Always important to reflect this action (and upcoming ones) are in response to Tokyo's imposition of, and participation with, illegal sanctions regime.

Russia needs to return the 4 islands they illegally stole from Japan before saying anything.

And Japan needs to sanction all seafood from Russia.

Tokyo can't sanction Russian seafood imports and they know it; not without shooting themselves in the foot big time.

Look it up - domestic seafood distributors are basically reliant on Russian imports to stay in business.

What the heck is a 'coupe'?

What are other trading countries doing at this time ? . . . Perhaps, Japan needs to diminish some of its sanctions in order to continue its trading relationships . . . .

https://www.worldstopexports.com/russias-top-import-partners/#:~:text=Russia%E2%80%99s%20Top%20Trading%20Partners%201%20China%3A%20US%2468%20billion,%283.9%25%29%208%20Kazakhstan%3A%20%2418.5%20billion%20%283.8%25%29%20More%20items

(Also important to highlight there are and were never any "disputed islands" - this is a figment of someone's imagination. Fact is modern Japan with the current constitution never had sovereign control of them; one upon a time, Empire of Japan had administration of them but lost it during WWII - and the modern country didn't come into being in 1952, and only joined the UN in 1956 - so these events happened well before that, thus the islands are Russian.)

In agreement, 100%!

Important to look at the maps by the UN geospatial agency which publishes them:

https://www.un.org/geospatial/content/russian-federation

One will notice the Kuril Islands are recognized territory of the Russian Federation.

@finally rich What a JACk azz comment!!! Comes from some one with the lowest!

Communism: the wrecker of even the highest IQ White and East Asian societies.

Hopefully being called Stalin, Che or Mao will be as demeaning as being called Hitler.

Tokyo can't sanction Russian seafood imports and they know it; not without shooting themselves in the foot big time.

Look it up - domestic seafood distributors are basically reliant on Russian imports to stay in business.

I did. You thought no one would call you out. Here it is, JJE:

2023年の輸入量も9月22日時点で118トンと少量にとどまる。 ロシアの水産物輸入総量に占める割合は1％未満だ

Know that's all Japanese to you, so put it in your translator, and smoke it.

Again, certain quarters are completely failing to

Yes, JJE様, you are completely failing to admit what the invasion of Ukraine is: unprovoked, and a war crime.

There it is

This is more factual based:

https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Despite-the-war,-Japan-reports-record-fish-imports-from-Russia-58326.html

(Also important to highlight there are and were never any "disputed islands" - this is a figment of someone's imagination. Fact is modern Japan with the current constitution never had sovereign control of them; one upon a time, Empire of Japan had administration of them but lost it during WWII - and the modern country didn't come into being in 1952, and only joined the UN in 1956 - so these events happened well before that, thus the islands are Russian.)

The same can be said about the Russia's annexation of the Donbass. Sure, the USSR once held sovereignty over those lands, but the "modern" Russian Federation never has. Thus, Donbass belongs to Ukraine.

JJEJuly 24 05:46 pm JST

The former lost territory because of a war and alliances it initiated;

Only the Russian believes he can steal territory because of war.

the latter has no legal recourse to reclaim the mantle of administration of lands the former administered, especially outside the Home Islands, as per signed agreements.

Agreements not signed with the USSR. Russia has no legal recourse to claim the administration of lands held before 1993.

JJEJuly 24 10:03 pm JST

Important to look at the maps by the UN geospatial agency which publishes them:

https://www.un.org/geospatial/content/russian-federation

One will notice the Kuril Islands are recognized territory of the Russian Federation.

Look, it's your favorite map in the whole wide world. Not updated since 2004, though, so it will never have the stolen territories from Ukraine and if Japan has any guts will ensure it will never be updated again.

Russia just making fun of Japan.... Political comedy.

But how are those sanctions working on Russia? Forget the fish, Japan is still buying Russian oil and paying extra via India.

Important to remember Tokyo's sanctions have had a boomerang effect - they hurt themselves and not Russia. This is largely the case with the entire illegal sanctions regime against Russia. It won't work and it won't save Kyiv's bacon.

Russia is an expert in committing crimes illegal under international law.

Those are the consequences for Japan doing stupid things just to please the pathetic geopolitical whims of the US.

Instead of doing nonsense, Japan should have a good relationship with Russia, China and all the advantages that both countries offer..

The West is in decline, out of fashion and has NOTHING to offer...

TokyoLivingToday 02:02 am JST

The West is in decline, out of fashion and has NOTHING to offer...

I guess we will have to console ourselves with our rocketing stock market and increasing alliances.

The only reason for a top executive to go to Russia is to become a hostage and be used for prisoner exchange.

Russia bans entry of 13 Japan business leaders

And what has this achieved exactly? other than someone making themself look daft.

And what has this achieved exactly?

Nothing. It is just political theater. Just like the sanctions on Russia.

oh no! please dont ban me, let me travel there! wait...it is Russia? gosh who care, just ban and do whatever you want. who on earth will plan his trip to Moscow?

No reasons were given for the selection of the people subject to the entry ban.

Well....duh !

What do you expect from doing business with Russia and supporting the Ukraine war and now a weapons manufacturer for NATO ?

This is where the Japanese linear thought pattern is in question !

But how are those sanctions working on Russia? Forget the fish, Japan is still buying Russian oil and paying extra via India.

Exactly !

Japan is still dependent on Russian resources gas , oil , chemicals and minerals

Purchasing products from other countries that originated as a Russian resource isn't fooling anyone !

Japan does not "need" Russian seafood. As soonas the Yenreverses they should replace Russiansourcing with US. There in nothing that the US (as well as Canada) cant provide that Russia does.

Japan doesn't need seafood from Russia, they should have more than they'll ever need because of the China ban.

Unless people don't wanna eat it

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the ban “limits Japanese companies’ legitimate activities (in Russia), and is absolutely not acceptable.”

Bans were for individuals not companies, just send other representatives

Japan is still buying Russian oil and paying extra via India.

Isn't Japan exempt from the oil sanctions and buys directly from Russia?

As long as China continues its support of Russia, Russia doesn’t need anybody.

The sanctions on China should be strengthened.

Are the sanctions working ?

did you imposed sanctions against Russia?

yes you did.

did you take UA side in local proxy conflict?

yes you did.

did you sent money and army equipment to UA?

yes you did.

Russia have imposed sanctions against some jp citizens and companies-are you surprised?

yes you are .or naive.

action-reaction.

bear your fruits of your actions.

Real shame. Now these individuals won't get a chance to have their pictures taken in Ukraine when Japan starts its reconstruction projects