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Vol.89 Sea
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Aug.04,2025 |
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Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago. The early Earth was a ball of fire, but it gradually cooled and was entirely covered in water due to extensive rainfall. Then, the land was thrust up by magma, and tectonic plate movement caused the continents to drift apart and come back together repeatedly. It is said to be about 15 million years ago when the Japanese archipelago was separated from the mainland continent.
Japan is an island nation, surrounded by Russia, North Korea, South Korea, and China, which are located on the opposite side of the Sea of Japan, and has various diplomatic disputes with these four countries.
However, explosive situations have been avoided because the Sea of Japan serves as a buffer zone. Japan must be lucky compared to continental countries, which share land borders.
This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II, and the world has been sort of stable, although the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Iraq War broke out in the meantime. Still, local conflicts occur around the world, but I think that most domestic and international conflicts are caused by political, economic, or religious authorities seeking to maintain their status.
In some cases, such authorities intentionally make enemies inside and outside their countries or even start a war to enhance their leadership presence.
There are plenty of ways to create a bone of contention. "The Sea of Japan should be renamed East Sea" is a prime example. Have you ever heard some country claiming the name "Indian Ocean"?
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