Japanese island completely disappears

A tiny island off the coast of northern Japan has disappeared.

The uninhabited islet, called Esanbe Hanakita Kojima, was believed to be located about 1,640 feet from a village called Sarufutsu, near Hokkaido.

It was originally believed to sit approximately 4.5-feet above sea level and could be easily spotted from the northern area of Hokkaido.

But now, locals and scientists are struggling to find the islet on any navigation systems.

While the vanishing act is confusing to many, it has the potential to create major dramas for Japan’s leaders.

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