“Alibay Mammadov’s recent research Hopporyodo to Yoron ［Public Opinion on the Northern Territories］, published in 2015, confirms earlier analyses of local residents’ perceptions on the Northern Territories. According to his latest survey in September 2014, those in support of Japan revising its official position away from “four islands as one” have increased to 65%. He concludes that his results demonstrate the rejection by locals of official policy.”
Source: Akihiro Iwashita. Japan’s Border Issues: Pitfalls and Prospects. 2015 (ROUTLEDGE)
Alibay Mammadov 