Japanese organization whose goal is to form the public opinion on the Northern Territories issue, that is Habomai islands, Shikotan, Kunashir, and Iturup that are parts of the Kuril Archipelago and are controlled by the Russian Federation. Another goal of the organization is to hold researches on the issue and to render aid to former inhabitants of the islands.
Name
Northern Territories Issue Association
Field of activity
Support of the local communities
Status
“Undesirable organization”
Reason for recognition
"Members of the association exploit the issue of the so-called 'Northern territories' meaning the Russian islands Iturup, Kunashir and the Lesser Kuril Chain, they speak in public on not recognizing the Russian jurisdiction over them," the press release of the Prosecutor General's office says.
The Russian agency states that the association sponsors the nationwide movement in Japan for returning the islands, develops new methods to return the islands, prepares education materials on the issue, holds seminars and lessons "aimed at popularizing the revanchist movement" and disseminates literature and souvenirs with "elements of the cartographic expansion."
The advisory board of the association includes representatives of other Japanese organizations, Union of Inhabitants of Chishima and Habomai and Northern Territory Return Period Alliance that have earlier been deemed indesirable in Russia.
Year of recognition
2025
Status description
Since 2015, this status can be assigned to foreign and international non-governmental organizations that, in the opinion of the Russian government, pose a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order of the Russian Federation, the defense capability of the country, or state security. Since 2021, this registry also includes those who cooperate with “undesirable organizations.”
Who recognizes:
Prosecutor General’s Office in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cooperating ...
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