The Japan Times reported that Zipair is no longer flying with its large "Z" logo because it is afraid it will be taken as a sign of support for Russia.

The tail fins of the B-787 planes were painted with a large black letter "Z".

According to The Japan Times, Shingo Nishida said that some people may see the giant logo as an indication of support for Russia.

Nishida thinks some people might feel that way when they don't know anything.

A green, black and white pattern will replace the logo on Saturday, according to the paper.

The letter Z, which has become the Russian emblem for the war, is seen on a blown Russian APC near Kutuzivka, east Ukraine, Friday, May 13, 2022.
The letter Z, which has become the Russian emblem for the war, is seen on a blown Russian APC near Kutuzivka, east Ukraine, Friday, May 13, 2022.
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The letter "Z" became a symbol of support for the Russian military in the early days of the invasion.

Russian athletes and movie stars wear the Z logos, President Putin gave a rally in front of giant signs incorporating the letter Z, and school children were encouraged to make art around the letter Z.

People wave Russian national flags and flags with the letter Z at a rally in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022.
People wave Russian national flags and flags with the letter Z at a rally in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022.
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As a member of the G7, Japan joined the west in blocking Russia's access to the banking system.

The leaders of Japan and the UK met to discuss ways to reduce dependence on Russian oil. President Joe Biden met with allies in the region.