Toshimitsu Motegi: “The Northern Territories, including the island, are Japanese both historically and under international law.”

Russia’s military buildup on the four Northern Islands runs counter to Japan’s position and is unacceptable.

There could be possibility for various impacts but bearing that in mind we made the revision.

the Northern Territories are Japan’s inherent territory both historically and under international law.

Putin's visit would have an extremely negative impact on Japan-Russia relations.