Japan recalls its ambassador from Moscow

Japan will temporarily recall its ambassador to Russia in connection with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to a disputed Kuril Islands, Japan's Kyodo news agency quoted the country's foreign minister as saying.

Eearlier, RF Ambassador to Japan Michael Bely was called to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

Besides, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan expressed regret over Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to Kuril Islands.