The Japanese government announced on April 5 its decision to ban exports of 164 goods to Russia, such as automobile engine oil and optical equipment, the Jiji Press news agency reported. The ban, which will take effect on April 17, will be implemented as part of Tokyo’s sanctions against Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine. The items included on the list are those that could strengthen Russia’s industrial base,the news agency wrote. “We will make every effort to implement the ban on exports to and imports from Russia in cooperation with the international community,” Japanese Trade Min…