The United Nations and the governments of major nations such as the United States recognize “Sea of Japan” as the official name.52. Japan SeaUPDATE Map from the UN Secretariat The name “Sea of Japan” is the only internationally established name for the sea area concerned. Japan strongly opposes unfounded arguments concerning the name “Sea of Japan,” and is calling for a better understanding of the issue and support for Japan’s position from the international community in order to maintain the sole use of the name, “Sea of Japan.” The Origins of the Name “Sea of Japan” It is likely that the name “Sea of Japan” derives from the geographical factor that this sea area is mainly separated from the Pacific Ocean by the Japanese archipelago, and the name later became generally accepted worldwide. There are many sea areas that have been named in a similar way, such as the Andaman Sea, separated from the Indian Ocean by the Andaman Islands, and the Gulf of California, separated from the Pacific Ocean by the California Peninsula.The IHO publication “Limits of Oceans and Seas” uses the name “Japan Sea” for the sea area concerned.18“Sea of Japan,” The One and Only Internationally Established Name
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