TOKYO -- Russia's attack on Ukraine that began nearly a year ago has brought roughly 2,000 evacuees to Japan, spurring local governments and private citizens to take a central role in giving them assistance.
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Refugees interact at a workshop for decorating eggs -- a traditional craft in Ukraine -- in Yokohama in November 2022. (Photo courtesy of YOKE)
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