Russian wayfinding sign in Tokyo uncovered after criticism

A wayfinding sign in Russian is shown at JR Ebisu Station in Tokyo on April 15, 2022, after previously being covered up following complaints from passengers upset at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. East Japan Railway Co. reversed its decision to cover the sign after criticism that the move could be considered discriminatory.

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