no, it is a reaction to sanctions imposed on Russia by Japan (you can look for the phrase "Japan imposed severe economical sanctions on Russia") https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/03/25/national/japan-...
Many countries already responded that they will not pay in rubles: Poland, Germany, France, just to name a few.
Russia is being infantile and that further damages the future of business with this country.