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World in Ukraine: Japan

In its 28th print issue of 2019, published on July 12, the Kyiv Post takes a look at the political, business and cultural ties between Ukraine and …
Kyiv Post

Japan excited about future of Ukraine’s tech industry

Almost every Ukrainian is using something Japanese — at least, almost every Ukrainian with a smartphone. That’s because 97 percent of smartphone …
Denys Krasnikov

Japanese Ambassador Takashi Kurai pledges strong support for Ukraine

Takashi Kurai, Japan’s ambassador to Ukraine, arrived in Kyiv for assignment in January. But he wanted to take several months to meet people, travel …
Brian Bonner

Mitsubishi striving to win larger share of car market

Tokyo-based giant Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, or MMC, a Japanese company and leading automobile manufacturer internationally, seriously intends to …
Natalia Datskevych

Japanese electronics giant sees double-digit growth

Ukraine had a tough economic year in 2014, marked by revolution and the start of Russia’s ongoing war, while the Panasonic Corporation had a great one …
Natalia Datskevych

The Ukrainian-speaking man from Japan who connects both nations

Takashi Hirano has been many things in his life. The 36-year-old has worked as a freelance photographer, a teacher of Japanese, and a political …
Matthew Kupfer

World in Ukraine: Japanese scientists work to reclaim Chornobyl for solar and wildlife

CHORNOBYL, Ukraine — Hydrologist Sergii Obrizan casts his eyes over Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s cooling pond, a nearly 23-square-kilometer, …
Veronika Melkozerova
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Kostyantyn Chernichkin

World in Ukraine: Japan gives $300,000 to fund human rights initiatives in Ukraine

The Japanese government will grant Ukraine $300,000 to repair schools and hospitals through its Kusanone human rights project. The grant, which was …
Denys Krasnikov

Japanese Ambassador Shigeki Sumi: Ukraine ‘cannot just sit and relax and wait for business to come’

In his most recent interview with the Kyiv Post, Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Shigeki Sumi remained troubled by the lack of confidence in Ukraine’s …
Brian Bonner

World in Ukraine: Japanese ambassador says nation will abide by principles in Ukraine relations

Alone among Asian nations, Japan has steadfastly supported economic sanctions against Russia for its illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula and …
Brian Bonner

World in Ukraine: Panasonic diversifies, looks to sales growth in Ukraine

Once upon a time, Japanese companies dominated consumer electronics. But not anymore. Stiff competition from regional rivals led Japan, once Asia’s …
Bermet Talant

World in Ukraine: Ukraine, Japan closer than they seem

Strong diplomatic relations and cultural exchanges are helping to bridge the 8,000-kilometer distance between Ukraine and Japan. Since early 2014, …
Toma Istomina

World in Ukraine: Japanese experts come to aid Chornobyl cleanup

CHORNOBYL ZONE, Ukraine — American Yasuo Onishi poses for a photo against the giant white steel arch of the New Safe Confinement, smiling …
Veronika Melkozerova

World in Ukraine: Japan’s strong support of Ukraine bolstered by concerns over China

Others, such as Turkey, proclaim solidarity with Ukraine, but refuse to take part in economic sanctions while seeking to capitalize on the rift …
Brian Bonner

World in Ukraine: Japanese loan to fund repairs to Kyiv’s single, decrepit sewage treatment station

One of the nation’s leading partner in grants and low-interest loans, Japan has made addressing Ukraine’s poor environmental condition a priority in …
Ilya Timtchenko

World in Ukraine: Japan’s Fujikura enters Ukraine market, hopefully for good

Fujikura will initially invest €6 million to make such car parts as fuse boxes, cables and circuits.  While Ukraine is struggling to improve its …
Ilya Timtchenko

World in Ukraine: Japanese ambassador says ‘it’s a pity’ Ukraine does not always follow fair trade rules

About pitfalls of doing business in Ukraine:   “With regards to the business community, the major problem is rules and regulations, which are not …

World in Ukraine: Small Japanese community has big influence on nation

Considering the extensive Japanese influence on Ukraine, from popular sushi restaurants to imported cars, the head count of expatriates from The Land …
Nataliya Bugayova
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