Japan takes a hard line with Russia

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has struck a chord with the Japanese people, sparking an unusual level of public outrage. And the government has taken a strong stance too. This all has implications for a long-simmering issue closer to home. Reporter Thisanka Siripala has the story from Tokyo.

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