On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Gabriel Dominguez joins the podcast to talk about the effects this war in Europe has had on Japan. We then speak to Japanese photojournalist Saphryn Shikaze, who is on the front lines of the conflict. Then, we ask Ukrainian student Natalia Makohon about her experience as an evacuee here in Tokyo. 

Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.

Gabriel Dominguez: Articles | Twitter 

Saphryn Shikaze: Homepage | Twitter | Instagram

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One year on, Ukraine war accelerating changes in Japan’s defense posture (Gabriel Dominguez, The Japan Times)

“We’re all different”: Russians in Japan reflect on year since Ukraine invasion  (Anika Exum Osaki, The Japan Times)

Japan accepted over 2,300 Ukrainians last year. Is its refugee policy finally changing? (Kanako Takahara, The Japan Times)

Sakura to Himawari 

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