Russia, the islands were annexed by the Soviet Union after the end of WWII. However, Japan has claimed the island to be part of their northern territories hence a dispute between the two countries over the islands. The islands are located in the Pacific Ocean to the Northeast of Japan and the East of Russia.
cold weather, no roads or paths ever taken and Native American Indians
Answer:
The old-timer is so tough that he doesn't feel old.
The old-timer has never traveled in the Klondike after fifty below.
The old-timer respects the power of the extreme weather and does not try to challenge it.