Japanese settlement in the Marshall Islands Japanese settlement in the Marshall Islands Japanese settlement in the Marshall Islands was spurred on by Japanese trade in the Pacific region. The first Japanese explorers arrived in the Marshall Islands in the late 19th century, although permanent settlements were not established until the 1920s. As compared to other Micronesian islands in the South Pacific Mandate, there were fewer Japanese who settled in the islands. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, the Japanese populace were repatriated to Japan, although people of mixed Japanese–Marshallese heritage remained behind. They form a sizeable minority in the Marshall Islands' populace, and are well represented
Marshall Islands the terms of the Compact of Free Association restrict "Lomor" to civilian missions, like fishery protection and search and rescue. Although the ancient skills are now in decline, the Marshallese were once able navigators, using the stars and stick-and-shell charts. "Other sports -" The Marshall Islands have a small club league, including Koober as the most successful club. I tournament was held by "Play Soccer Make Peace". There is a small Football Association on the island of Majuro. The sport of Football in its growth is new to the Marshall Islands. The Marshall Islands does not have a national football