Japan's selective refugee policy: Ukrainians welcomed, others excluded.

Japan's support for Ukrainian refugees highlights the country's stark contrast against its track record with asylum seekers, with hopes for broader refugee policy reform still distant. Japan last year accepted just 202 refugees, and is almost certain to pass a bill in the coming weeks that would effectively make it easier to deport asylum seekers who apply for the status multiple times. The G7 summit in Hiroshima will be an opportunity for Japan to confirm a united front against Russia and showcase its backing of Ukraine.