Members of a popular Ukrainian band have come to Japan to cheer up fellow Ukrainians who have fled their homeland to live in Japan after the Russian invasion.

Singer Oleksandra Zaritska and another member of the band Kazka took part in an event in Tokyo on Tuesday. About 200 Ukrainian evacuees and others gathered.

Zaritska said she wanted to show her gratitude to people in Japan who are supporting Ukrainians. She noted that Japan has suffered from nuclear weapons, and Ukraine is now under threat from such weapons.

Kazka members sang a number of songs including hits that Ukrainians have long cherished. They also posed for photos with fans. The band has continued its activities in Ukraine even after Russia's invasion of their country.

A Ukrainian woman in the audience said she was moved to see Kazka in Japan. She added that their performance was very encouraging and heart-warming.

The group is scheduled to stay in Japan until October 25. They are also expected to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in western Japan.