# Japan seeks UN map revision over depiction of disputed Kuril islands

https://mins.news/en/item/53064

- The Guardian, 2026-09-10 12:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/10/japan-seeks-change-to-new-un-world-map-over-russia-misconception

> Japan is seeking changes to a new UN-adopted world map after the disputed Kuril islands were shown in the same colour as Russia. Government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had protested through diplomatic channels, warning that the depiction could spread misconceptions about Japan’s territories and geographical names.

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