Standardization of Names of Japanese Islands in English
Standardization of Names of Japanese Islands in EnglishThe following are the principles for standardization of names of Japanese islands in English as approved in “the Interagency Coordination Group on Communications Concerning Territorial Integrity” held on March 11, 2014.
Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) creates maps or gazetteers in English in conformity with these principles. Principles for Standardization of Names of Japanese Islands in EnglishThe names of Japanese islands in English are to be composed of "the island's name (Japanese names in Roman characters notation)" and "Island". 【Notation examples】 The following are examples of islands' names which are already used in treaties or other documents. Other examples are to be added in the future. |