Japan has formally requested a correction to a newly released world map published by the United Nations. The complaint stems from the depiction of the disputed Kuril Islands, which are colored identically to Russia on the map. Tokyo argues this creates a misleading impression that the islands are part of Russian territory. The Japanese government maintains its claim to the islands, known as the Northern Territories in Japan, and views the map’s coloring as a misrepresentation of the ongoing sovereignty dispute. The news was reported by the AFP news agency. This is not the first time Japan has raised concerns regarding international representations of the Kuril Islands' status. Japan seeks clarification and a revision to accurately reflect the disputed nature of the islands.