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Japan has recounted its islands and discovered it has 7,000 more than it previously thought.

Japan has recounted its islands -- and discovered it has 7,000 more than it previously thought.

(CNN) Japan described its islands -- and discovered that there were 7,000 more than previously thought. Digital mapping by Japan's Geospatial Information

After recent digital mapping by Japan’s Coast Guard, the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) recently found 7,000 more islands in its territory.

Japan discovered that it has 7,273 more islands than it previously thought within national territory, according to CNN.

Brewers and distilling companies here have decided to freeze the prices of their alcoholic beverages for the time being due to government interference. This is all part of the governments campaign to curb inflationary pressures, according to industry officials Wednesday.

As far as maritime flashpoints in the Asia-Pacific go, don’t sleep on the potential expiration of the JDZ between Japan and South Korea.

An annual ceremony was held in Japan on Wednesday to highlight the country's claims over a disputed group of isles held by South Korea, immediately causing Seoul to protest despite their ongoing efforts to improve bilateral relations. The isles off the western prefecture of ...

In Korea-Japan relations, Korea always compares the attitudes of Japan with post-World War II Germany. While Germany adequately apologized for the past and thoroughly educates new generations about its history, in Japans case, after the prime ministers apology, Japanese politicians continue to visit the Yasukuni Shrine every year, which honors war criminals. Besides, Germany refers to losing the war as defeat, but Japan refers to its loss as the end of the war.

North Koreas state media on Wednesday slammed Japan for holding an annual event that renewed its claim on South Koreas easternmost islets of Dokdo, calling the event