The Northern Territories and Takeshima are parts of Japan’s territory. However, Japan is not able to exercise a part of its jurisdiction therein.

The Senkaku Islands are part of Japan’s territory. The Senkaku Islands are under the valid control of Japan and there exists no issue of territorial sovereignty to be resolved concerning the Senkaku Islands. However, the situation in the maritime areas surrounding the islands has become complex.

Amid the Russian aggression against Ukraine, which is shaking the very foundations of the current international order, Japan is determined to uphold and reinforce the free and open international order based on the rule of law, by taking action based on rules, such as peaceful resolution of disputes, and encouraging other countries to do the same.

Japan has responded to various situations pertaining to its territory and sovereignty in an appropriate manner and in line with the nature of each situation, based on a policy of acting calmly and firmly to protect Japanʼs territory as well as territorial sea and airspace, while respecting law and order in the international community.

Amid an increasingly severe international environment, it is hoped that the National Museum of Territory and Sovereignty will encourage visitors to think about how to address the situation surrounding Japan’s territory and sovereignty.