Part of the Asian Mainland
Japan was formed as an island, and has always been an island. ^^ sikeee , Before Japan was islands, scientists believe it was part of the Asian mainland.
Kyushu
Kyushu
At various times Spain, the United States, and( for a short time) Japan, controlled the Philippines before that nation became independent in 1946
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Same reason Britain did (the UK is an ISLAND Empire); survival.
Shintoism became Japan's main religion before.
Alcatraz
Before the dodo became extinct, they lived on the island of Mauritius. This is a small island near the bigger island of Madagascar.
Before the capital became Tokyo, the former capital was Kyoto.
(Mrs. Cobb island) Hawaii