Japan has accepted dozens of people fleeing Ukraine — a remarkable move by a country that historically has been unwelcoming to refugees and a decision that reflects Tokyo’s increasingly assertive response to the Russian invasion
,” a term the government is using because of its restrictive laws that narrowly define refugees. Japanese companies, nongovernmental organizations and schools are stepping up, as well.
Japan has accepted at least 73 Ukrainians since March 2, when its prime minister formally announced the change. After initially opening up to Ukrainians who have relatives or acquaintances in Japan, the country on Friday began accepting anyone fleeing the Russian invasion.“The people who evacuated Ukraine and would like to come to Japan, starting from today, we will be ready to accept them anytime.
Japan, one of the world’s richest countries, has some of the most restrictive policies toward refugees and asylum seekers. Since 1982, when Japan enacted its laws to accept refugees, 85,479 people have applied for refugee status andForeigners who have been granted refugee status face difficulties integrating into Japan, with few resources to help them find jobs or learn the language.
On Friday, the Japanese government launched a task force to coordinate its work to accept Ukrainians and to help them find homes, jobs and language support.
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