# Russia took Japanese journalist

> Tokyo must speak up after Russia detains Japanese reporter.
- Title: Russia took Japanese journalist · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: Tokyo must speak up after Russia detains Japanese reporter. Japan should demand release of detained journalist as Russia holds Japanese reporter.
- Keywords: russia, japan, journalist, detention, tokyo, release, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/russia-took-a-japanese-journalist.-tokyo-should-speak-up
- Published: 2026-11-06T08:05:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russia, japan, journalist, detention, tokyo, release, news, business, world
## Russia detained Japanese journalist
Russia took a Japanese journalist in March 2023.
## Tokyo's muted response
Tokyo's response to the detention contrasts sharply with campaign for US reporter.
## Japan demands release
Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russian minister.
## Key takeaway

Japan should demand release of detained journalist as Russia holds Japanese reporter.