A dispute has arisen over the depiction of certain islands on the Equal Earth map. Japan has demanded a correction, citing the map's use of the same color for these islands as for Russian territory. The islands in question are referred to by Japan as the Northern Territories.
Further details about the dispute and Japan's objections to the map are available. The issue appears to center on the map's coloring, with Japan taking issue with the similarity in color used for the disputed islands and Russian territory.
The source provides more information on this matter, including Japan's stance on the Equal Earth map's depiction of the Northern Territories.
