
During the World Wars, Japan began its rule in China, Southeast Asia, Philippines, and Indonesia. In 1905, Korea and Sakhalin were reowned by Japan. In 1894, Korea was occupied by Japan for a year. In 1875, Sakhalin was owned by Russia, and all the Kuril Islands were owned by Japan. In 1855, Kunashir and Iturup of the Kuril Islands were owned by Japan. In 1845, southern Sakhalin (Russia) was owned by Japan. In 1750, all of Hokkaido Island was settled. During the early second millennium, Japan was expanded. In the beginning of the first millennium, the Yayoi lived there. In 14,000 BCE, the first known people living in Japan were known as the Jomon.

Japan is a country in Asia and is known worldwide for its traditional arts, including tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and flower arranging.

2 How far Away is Japan away from other countries.
