The coastal length is about 7,600 km (4,700 mi) with the largest part (3,240 km or 2,010 mi) belonging to Russia. The northern one-quarter of the sea, particularly the Siberian coast and the Strait of Tartary, freezes for about 4−5 months. Omissions? The waters of the sea generally circulate in a counterclockwise pattern. The Sea of Japan seen from the south of Slavyanka. A P2V-5 from VP-19 was attacked on September 4, 1954, by two Soviet MiG-15s and downed in the Sea of Japan, 40 miles off the coast of Siberia. Article 1 to 1 from 1 total. Similar low tides are observed in Hokkaidō, Honshū and south Sakhalin. The Sea of Japan has seen its share of humanity and history cross over its surface and through the air above it. [23] During the peak years of 1848 and 1849 a total of nearly 160 vessels (over 50 in 1848, and over 100 in 1849) cruised in the Sea of Japan,[24] with significantly lesser numbers in following years. [12] The timing and extent of freezing vary from year to year, so ice may start forming in the bays as early as in October and its remains may be seen even in June. Japan claims the term has been the international standard since at least the early 19th century,[6] while the Koreas claim that the term "Sea of Japan" arose later while Korea was under Japanese rule, and before that occupation, other names such as "Sea of Korea" or "East Sea" were used in English. MOSCOW (AP) — Two Russian fighter jets collided Friday during a training mission over the Sea of Japan, leaving two crewmembers dead and another one still missing, officials said. The Japanese archipelago separates the sea from the Pacific Ocean. However, in central-southern parts, it may be 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) down to 100–150 m (330–490 ft), 2–4 °C (36–39 °F) at 200–250 m (660–820 ft), 1.0–1.5 °C (33.8–34.7 °F) at 400–500 m (1,300–1,600 ft) and then remain at about 0 °C (32 °F) until the bottom. This isolation also affects faunal diversity and salinity, both of which are lower than in the open ocean. Because it is almost completely closed off from the Pacific Ocean it has almost no tidal activity and … Russian expeditions of 1733–1743 mapped Sakhalin and the Japanese islands. The point of its allegations is that the term "Sea of Japan" was established when Japan colonized the Korean Peninsula, therefore this kind of imperialistic term should be abolished and the term should be renamed "East Sea," which is used in Korea, or at least both terms should be used. Search for articles. Underwater the sea is separated into the Japan Basin to the north, the Yamato Basin to the southeast, and the Tsushima Basin to the southwest. The bottom of this part is relatively flat, but has a few plateaus. [27], Fishery had long been the main economic activity on the Sea of Japan. The banks lying off the coasts of Japan are divided into groups, which include Okujiri Ridge, Sado Ridge, Hakusan Banks, Wakasa Ridge, and Oki Ridge. In the 1780s, the Frenchman Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse, traveled northward across the sea through the strait later named after him. In winter, the highest salinity at 34.5‰ is observed in the south where evaporation dominates over precipitation. Kameda Y. It is bounded by Japan and Sakhalin Island to the east and by Russia and Korea on the Asian mainland to the west. Coined as ‘Snow Country’ by the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Yasunari Kawabata, this prefecture’s slender stretch of land along Japan’s northern coast attracts some of the heaviest snowfall in the country. The northern part of the sea, especially off the Siberian coast as well as in the Tatar Strait, freezes in winter; as a result of convection, melted ice feeds the cold currents in that part of the sea in spring and summer. Water has a specific heat of 4.19 kJ/kg°C so heating the whole basin to 100° would be 1.8e18 * (100-10) * 4.19 kJ/kg°C = 6.8e20 kJ.Furthermore, the latent heat of water at 100°C is 2.26 MJ/kg. [13], It has three major basins: the Yamato Basin in the south-east, the Japan Basin in the north and the Tsushima Basin (Ulleung Basin) in the south-west. Submitted by: FAZAL ULLAH. Therefore, fishing is the dominant economic activity in the region. [12] The Japan Basin is of oceanic origin and is the deepest part of the sea, whereas the Tsushima Basin is the shallowest with the depths below 2,300 m (7,500 ft). They also documented the cyclonal character of the sea currents. The Island Nation stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. Heating by the sun and tropical monsoons increases the depth gradient in spring–summer. Updates? It lowers in summer to 1.0253 and 1.0215 g/cm3, respectively. There they merge into the Tsugaru Current and flow into the Pacific Ocean through the Tsugaru Strait. Like the Mediterranean Sea, it has almost no tides due to its nearly complete enclosure from the Pacific Ocean. Sea of Japan; USS John McCain; COVID-19 In Asia C. January 13, 2021 Australia Debates Vaccines, Worries About New COVID-19 Strain January 13, … The coastal areas contain several kg/m2 of biomass. 1954-Sea of Japan. The coldest months are January and February with the average air temperature of −20 °C (−4 °F) in the north and 5 °C (41 °F) in the south. The formation of these water masses, particularly the middle water, influences the concentration of dissolved oxygen, which is generally very high; and this contributes to the productive fisheries of the sea. [31], The sea currents circulate in the counterclockwise direction. It can be divided into three basins: The Northern Japan basin is the deepest area of the Yamato basin lies … The Japan Sea has relatively small tides due to its nearly separation from the Pacific Ocean. [1] This isolation also affects faunal diversity and salinity, both of which are lower than in the open ocean. About Sea of Japan: The Facts: Area: 378,000 sq mi (978,000 sq km). Schmidt in 1903–1904. The tides are semi-diurnal (rise twice a day) in the Korea Strait and in the northern part of the Strait of Tartary. Mammals are represented by seals and whales (ancient name for the basin in Chinese was "Sea of Whales"[2]), and the crustaceans by shrimps and crabs. A line running from Nagoya Saki (130°49′,5 E) in Kyûsyû through the islands of Uma Sima and Muture Sima (33°58′,5 N) to Murasaki Hana (34°01′ N) in Honsyû. The tidal waves have a speed of 10–25 cm/s (3.9–9.8 in/s) in the open sea. Search within full text. The Name East Sea Used for Two Millennia. The sea of Japan has an area of approximately 978,000 km2 with an average depth of 1,752 meters and a maximum depth of 4,049 meters. Historically, the name“Sea of Japan” was first established in Europe from the late 18th century to the early 19th century,and has been used for more than 200 years. The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland, the Japanese archipelago and Sakhalin. It depicts the area around the East Sea, including the Korean Peninsula, the mainland north of it, and the Japanese archipelago. [32][33], Vladivostok is a base for the Russian whaling fleet. depth: 3,742 m (12,277 ft). It is also reflected in various legends, such as the legend of the Heishi rock, which says that once when herring vanished, an old fairy threw a bottle with magic water into the sea, and the herring returned. [26] The onset of formation of the Japan Arc was in the Early Miocene. A couple of them include Watanabe-tei, a traditional Japanese house once belonging to rich merchants that housed both their homes and workplace. Currents in the surface layer move in the counterclockwise direction. [27] The land area had expanded northward in the Late Miocene. A line joining Sôni Misaki and Nishi Notoro Misaki (45°55′ N). 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The most recent is La Perouse Strait, which formed about 60,000 to 11,000 years ago closing the path used by mammoths which had earlier moved to northern Hokkaidō. Geophysical investigation has revealed that, while the ridge is of continental origin, the Japan Basin and the Yamato Basin are of oceanic origin. 1060x832 / 0,00 Mb Go to Map. Sea of Japan, Japanese Nihon-kai, Russian Yaponskoye More, also called East Sea, Korean Tonghae or Donghae, marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. The Sea of Japan is located between the Asian mainland, Sakhalin, and the Japanese archipelago, which separates the Sea of Japan from the Pacific Ocean. The Northeastern limit of the Eastern China Sea [From Nomo Saki (32°35′ N) in Kyusyu to the South point of Hukae Sima (Goto Retto) and on through this island to Ose Saki (Cape Goto) and to Hunan Kan, the South point of Saisyu To (Quelpart), through this island to its Western extreme and thence along the parallel of 33°17′ North to the mainland] and the Western limit of the Inland Sea [defined circuitously as "The Southeastern limit of the Japan Sea"]. The Korea Strait is composed of the Western Channel and the Tsushima Strait, on either side of Tsushima Island. & Kato M. (2011). The amplitude of the tides is relatively low and strongly varies across the sea. They are diurnal at the eastern shore of Korea, Russian Far East and the Japanese islands of Honshū and Hokkaidō. Track breaking Sea Of Japan headlines & analysis on Hürriyet Daily News. Currents in the surface layer move in the counterclockwise direction. It had long been navigated by Asian and, from the 18th century, by European ships. It defines the geography of nations, and even more colors the very cultures and character of the people living along its shores or in the mountains towering above it. The sea climate is characterized by warm waters and monsoons. Ice cover is continuous only in the bays and forms floating patches in the open sea. Its area is 377,600 square miles (978,000 square km). Its water balance is mostly determined by the inflow and outflow through the straits connecting it to the neighboring seas and the Pacific Ocean. From Cape Tuik (51°45′ N) to Cape Sushcheva. Find out how deep your knowledge of oceans and seas goes with this quiz. Northern Sea of Japan Coast The Sea of Japan is the marginal sea between the Japanese archipelago, Sakhalin, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russia mainland. The Japanese scientific studies of the sea began only in 1915 and became systematic since the 1920s. On the contrary, the temperature in the south could gradually decrease to 6 °C (43 °F) at 200 m (660 ft), then to 2 °C (36 °F) at 260 m (850 ft) and to 0.04–0.14 °C (32.07–32.25 °F) at 1,000–1,500 m (3,300–4,900 ft), but then it would rise to about 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) near the bottom. Its water balance is most… In winter, the temperature is almost constant with the depth in the northern part of the sea. Max. On the East. The incident took place on Tuesday in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, a body of water bordered by Japan, Russia and the Koreas. The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the "Japan Sea" as follows:[31]. Check if you have access via personal or institutional login. The sea is called Rìběn hǎi (日本海, literally "Japan Sea") or originally Jīng hǎi (鲸海, literally "Whale Sea") in China,[2] Yaponskoye more (Японское море, literally "Japanese Sea") in Russia, Chosŏn Tonghae (조선동해, literally "Korean East Sea") in North Korea, and Donghae (동해, literally "East Sea") in South Korea. The warmest month is August with the average air temperature of 15 °C (59 °F) in the north and 25 °C (77 °F) in the south. Tag Archives: Sea of Japan Travel, Videos. Heavy snow is forecast along the Sea of Japan coast from western to northern Japan from Jan. 7 to 8 due to a rapidly developing low-pressure system. The Defense Ministry said the two Su-34 jets, each with a crew of two, collided while maneuvering and went down 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the shore. Japan is an East Asian country comprising a chain of islands between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, at the eastern coast off the Asian Korean Peninsula. The total annual river discharge into the sea is 210 km3 (50 cu mi) and is relatively constant through the year, except for a minor increase in July. The bottle got stuck to the seabed and turned into a rock, which became a representation of the God of the Sea of Japan. The Sea of Japan (or the Japan Sea) is a sea area located along the northeastern part of the Asian continent. They accelerate in the Korea Strait (40–60 cm/s or 16–24 in/s), La Pérouse Strait (50–100 cm/s or 20–39 in/s) and especially in the Tsugaru Strait (100–200 cm/s or 39–79 in/s). Peter the Great Bay, Russian Zaliv Petra Velikogo, inlet, Sea of Japan, northwestern Pacific Ocean, in the Maritime (Primorye) region of far eastern Russia.The bay extends for 115 miles (185 km) from the mouth of the Tumen River (on the Russian-Chinese border) northeast across to Cape Povorotny. The major Russian port of Vladivostok mainly serves inland cargos, whereas Nakhodka and Vostochny are more international and have a busy exchange with Japan and South Korea. The oxygen concentration is 95% of the saturation point near the surface, it decreases with the depth to about 70% at 3,000 m (9,800 ft).[28][13]. In addition, an underwater ridge rising up to 3,500 m (11,500 ft) runs from north to south through the middle of the central part. It is mainly carried out on and near the continental shelves and focuses on herring, sardines and bluefin tuna. In the north the surface layer (down to 15 m or 49 ft) may heat up to 18–20 °C (64–68 °F). [28], The sea has a surface area of about 978,000 km2 (378,000 sq mi), a mean depth of 1,752 m (5,748 ft) and a maximum depth of 3,742 m (12,277 ft). Sea water has an average temperature of 17°C with the sea of Japan being a little below that (assuming 10 for now). The South China Sea isn’t the only arena in Asia’s waters where China’s territorial claims are stoking tensions. Please select which sections you would like to print: Corrections? You can also use partial terms in our search to find suitable content in our articles. The hydrological isolation of the Sea of Japan also results in slightly lower average water salinity (34.09‰, where ‰ means parts per thousand) compared with the Pacific Ocean. The evaporation is blown further south causing snowfall in the mountainous western coasts of Japan. Coeditor of. [17] They primarily targeted right whales,[18] but began catching humpbacks as right whale catches declined. Oil Reserves B. Icebergs in water C. Fishing Area D. Mineral Water. The deepest, and thus the last to close, is the western channel of the Korea Strait. The straits were formed in recent geologic periods. It depicts the area around the East Sea, including the Korean Peninsula, the mainland north of it, and the Japanese archipelago. The demersal (sea-bottom) fishes include cod, pollock and Atka mackerel. Tsunami waves were also recorded in the sea. [28], In summer the wind weakens to 2–7 m/s (6.6–23.0 ft/s) and reverses its direction, blowing warm and humid air from the North Pacific onto the Asian mainland. Between October and April, the outflow exceeds the inflow due to the lower income through the Korea Strait; this balance reverses between May and September.[28][13]. All news, headlines, photos and videos on Sea Of Japan. [12] Because of the shallow straits connecting the sea with Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan has no characteristic oceanic deep-water fauna. This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 14:33. From December to March the prevailing northwest monsoon wind carries cold and dry continental polar air masses over the warmer waters of the sea, resulting in snow along the mountainous western coasts of Japan. The sea is almost elliptical, having its major axis from southwest to northeast. Yamato Ridge consists of granite, rhyolite, andesite, and basalt, with boulders of volcanic rock scattered on the seabed. Sea of Japan physical map. Sea of Japan, Japanese Nihon-kai, Russian Yaponskoye More, also called East Sea, Korean Tonghae or Donghae, marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. The sea of Japan has an area of approximately 978,000 km2 with an average depth of 1,752 meters and a maximum depth of 4,049 meters. The largest bays are Peter the Great Gulf, Sovetskaya Gavan; Vladimira Bay, Olga; Posyet Bay in Russia; East Korea Bay in North Korea; and Ishikari (Hokkaidō), Toyama (Honshū), and Wakasa (Honshū) Bays in Japan. In the summer months, when the surface is heated by higher air temperatures, a distinct thermocline separates the surface water from the middle water, which is characterized by relatively high temperatures and salinities. Korea argues that the adjective "East" describes its geographical position east of the Asian continent, although it is west of Japan … A Russian Su-30 jet fighter escorted a Japan Air Self-Defense Force OP-3C patrol plane over the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk, the National Defense Control Center told journalists Tuesday. Other prominent Russian ports are Sovetskaya Gavan, Alexandrovsk-Sakhalinsky and Kholmsk, and the major ports of North Korea are Wonsan, Hamhung and Chongjin. Because it is almost completely closed off from the Pacific Ocean it has almost no tidal activity and it also has lower salinity than the ocean. Bottom deposits in the Sea of Japan indicate that sediments of continental origin, such as mud, sand, gravel, and fragments of rock, exist down to depths of some 650 to 1,000 feet (200 to 300 metres); hemipelagic sediments (i.e., half of oceanic origin), mainly consisting of blue mud rich in organic matter, are found down to depths of about 1,000 to 2,600 feet (300 to 800 metres); and deeper pelagic sediments, consisting of red mud, are found down to the sea’s greatest depths. The Japanese government supports the exclusive use of the name "Sea of Japan" (日本海), while South Korea supports the alternative name "East Sea" (Korean: 동해; Hanja: 東海), and North Korea supports th… Besides Echigo-Yuzawa station, a hotbed for many a snow enthusiast during winter, the north of Niigata boasts many traditional attractions. It has an uneven bottom covered with boulders of volcanic rock. Japan strongly opposes unfounded arguments concerning the name “ Sea of Japan ” and is calling for a better understanding of the issue and support for Japan's position from the international community in order to maintain the sole use of the name, “ Sea of Japan. Sea of Japan and East Sea Facts for Kids Due to the high level of dissolved oxygen, the Sea has many species thriving in its water. [12] All the straits are rather shallow with a minimal depth of the order of 100 meters or less. asia, south korea, busan, sea of japan, pacific ocean, pacific 3 0. The main industries of the peninsula are … The map is very versatile with a strong naval focus. … There, the ground is only about 285 meters below sea … [28], The Japanese coastal area of the sea consists of Okujiri Ridge, Sado Ridge, Hakusan Banks, Wakasa Ridge and Oki Ridge. The aquatic life was described by V. K. Brazhnikov in 1899–1902 and P. Yu. Major South Korean ports are Busan, Ulsan, and Pohang situated on the south-eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, but they also mainly target countries not bordering the Sea of Japan. It is the lowest at 33.8‰ in the south-east and south-west because of frequent rains and remains at about 34.09‰ in most other parts. In La Perouse Strait (Sôya Kaikyô). There is a regular ferry service across the Strait of Tartary between the Russian continental port of Vanino and Kholmsk in Sakhalin.[28]. General Knowledge MCQs. [30] The Sea of Japan meets these conditions as it has frequent winds and cloudy skies, as well as compact, tall islands such as Rishiri (1,721 m or 5,646 ft), Ulleungdo (984 m or 3,228 ft) and Ōshima (732 m or 2,402 ft). Sea of Japan, Japanese Nihon-kai, Russian Yaponskoye More, also called East Sea, Korean Tonghae or Donghae, marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. General Knowledge Mcqs consists of World Geography, Atmosphere, Science & Literature, events Mcqs, Current Affairs Mcqs , Pakistan Affairs Mcqs and International Organizations. The depths between 300 and 800 m (980 and 2,620 ft) are covered in hemipelagic sediments (i.e., of semi-oceanic origin); these sediments are composed of blue mud rich in organic matter. It has a carrot-like shape, with the major axis extending from south-west to north-east and a wide southern part narrowing toward the north. It requires a stable field of low clouds driven by the wind over a small (isolated) and tall obstacle, and usually forms over small mountainous islands. Sunset on Little Verkhovsky Islands [ru] near Vladivostok. In 1803–1806, the Russian navigator Adam Johann von Krusenstern while sailing across the globe in the ship Nadezhda also explored, in passing, the Sea of Japan and the eastern shores of Japanese islands. [13] The intensity of shipments across the Sea of Japan is steadily increasing as a result of the growth of East Asian economies. The depth distribution of salinity is relatively constant. The Sea of Japan was a landlocked sea when the land bridge of East Asia existed circa 18,000 BCE. [8] In September 2020, the IHO announced that it would adopt a new numerical system which designates whole seas and oceans including the Sea of Japan by a set of digital identifiers, also known as "S-130." The Sea of Japan is a classic semienclosed sea, since its connections with adjacent bodies of water are greatly restricted by the narrow straits. Very few rivers empty into it, and their water amounts to less than one percent of the sea’s content. Walking Tour Video: Noto Peninsula, MITSUKEJIMA ISLAND In Japan (2020) Video November 22, 2020 boomersdaily Leave a comment. Chapter. The surface layer tends to be more fresh in the sea parts which experience ice melting and rains. The Sea of Japan is connected with the East China and Yellow seas in the south through the Korea Strait, with the Pacific Ocean in the east through Tsugaru Strait, and with the Sea of Okhotsk in the north and northeast through La Perouse and Nevel’skoi straits. Every two years since 1994 when Sea Japan was born in Yokohama, Japan’s shipbuilding and shipping industry gathers together at Sea Japan to showcase the very latest in marine technology and to meet and do business with their partners and suppliers from around the world. [13] On the eastern shores, the continental shelves of the sea are wide, but on the western shores, particularly along the Korean coast, they are narrow, averaging about 30 km (19 mi). Ice melting in spring results in cold currents in the northern areas. Oceanic Histories. It is bounded by Japan and Sakhalin Island to the east and by Russia and Korea on the Asian mainland to the west. In Simonoseki Kaikyo. So add another ~4e21 kJ to the bill. It is bounded by Japan and Sakhalin Island to the east and by Russia and Korea on the Asian mainland to the west. The lights of South Korean cities and fishing boats on the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea are pictured as the International Space Station orbited 260 miles in altitude off the coast of Japan. The intensity of shipments across the sea has been moderate owing to political issues, but it is steadily increasing as a result of the growth of East Asian economies. The structure of the Sea of Japan can be divided into two layers: the surface water layer is about 300 meters deep, and the deep sea layer is below this. The temperature would sharply drop to 4 °C (39 °F) at 50 m (160 ft), then slowly decrease to 1 °C (34 °F) at 250 m (820 ft) and remain so down to the seabed. Sea of Japan political map. For centuries, the sea had protected Japan from land invasions, particularly by the Mongols. Choose any offshore point in Sea of Japan to view an accurate marine weather forecast. The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea set off from the Pacific Ocean by the Japanese Archipelago, the Korean Peninsula, the Sakhalin Islands, and Russia. So add another ~4e21 kJ to the bill. The Sea of Japan is located between the Asian mainland, Sakhalin, and the Japanese archipelago, which separates the Sea of Japan from the Pacific Ocean. The sea has no large islands, bays or capes. The intensity of shipments across the sea is moderate, owing to the cold relations between many bordering countries. From December to March the prevailing northwest monsoon wind carries cold and dry polar air over the sea’s warm waters, which results in persistent snowfall along the mountainous coasts of Japan. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. It is bordered by Japan, North Korea, Russia and South Korea. The most significant islands are Moneron, Rebun, Rishiri, Okushiri, Ōshima, Sado, Okinoshima, Ulleungdo, Askold, Russky and Putyatin. The returning branch is composed of the Liman, North Korea and Central (or Mid-) Japan Sea currents which bring fresh and cold water along the Asian coast to the south. The oldest of them are the Tsugaru and Tsushima straits. The Sea of Japan (see below for other names) is the marginal sea between the Japanese archipelago, Sakhalin, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russian mainland. On the North. A dispute exists over the international name for the body of water which is bordered by Japan, Korea (North and South) and Russia. The Sea of Japan is home to one of the world's most productive fisheries, accounting for nearly 5 percent of the global fish catch in 2009. Due to its inclusion by these land masses, it has practically no tide changes. It measures 2,255 km from north to south and has a maximum width of about 1,070 km. The shorelines are relatively straight and are lacking large bays or capes; the coastal shapes are simplest for Sakhalin and are more winding in the Japanese islands. The sea is separated into three underwater basins, the Japan Basin, the Yamato Basin, and the Tsushima Basin. Japan Max 238 Commercial Blvd , Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308 Japan Sea Sushi Food Supply LLC 6214 Highway 182 E , Morgan City, LA 70380 Sea Forest(Ishigakijima) 2-736 Ibaruma Ishigaki-shi Okinawa 907-0332 Japan , Ishigaki Island, 907-0332 In this season, there is a significant temperature difference between the western and eastern parts owing to the circular currents. A third water mass, the deep water, forms in February and March by the cooling of the water surface in the northern part of the sea; it is of very uniform character, with temperatures ranging narrowly between 32° and 33° F (0° and 0.5° C). Seabed down to 300 m (980 ft) is of continental nature and is covered with a mixture of mud, sand, gravel and fragments of rock. The structure of the Sea of Japan can be divided into two layers: the surface water layer is about 300 meters deep, and the deep sea layer is below this. It is connected to other seas by five straits: the Strait of Tartary between the Asian mainland and Sakhalin; La Pérouse Strait between the Sakhalin and Hokkaidō; the Tsugaru Strait between Hokkaidō and Honshū; the Kanmon Straits between Honshū and Kyūshū; and the Korea Strait between the Korean Peninsula and Kyūshū. In contrast, numerous large rivers flow from Honshū and Hokkaidō into the sea, including Japan's four largest rivers in the Shinano, Ishikari, Agano and Mogami. Japan claims the term has been the international standard since at least the early 19th century, while the Koreas claim that the term "Sea of Japan" arose later while Korea was under Japanese rule, and prior to that occupation other names such as "Sea of Korea" or "East Sea" were used in English. Few rivers discharge into the sea and their total contribution to the water exchange is within 1%. Available for sale from Marian Goodman Gallery, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Sea of Japan, Hokkaido (1986), Gelatin silver print, 50.8 × 61 cm It measures 2,255 km from north to south and has a maximum width of about 1,070 km. A naming dispute exists about the sea name, with South Korea promoting the English translation of its native name as the East Sea. This cold layer at about 1,000 m (3,300 ft) is formed by sinking of cold water in the northern part of the sea in winter and is brought south by the sea currents; it is rather stable and is observed all through the year.[12][28]. In addition, the monsoon enhances the surface water convection, down to the depths of 30 m (98 ft). 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