Among Japanese literature, the islands first appeared in the 7th century.
The island first appeared on European maps in the 1670s.
The island appeared to be about eight miles long.
Good thing I didn't, as the islands appear to be sinking.
By the end of the 19th century, the island appears to have been deserted.
On the far side, another island appeared, lower and smaller than the one they had just visited.
By December 23, 2011, what looked like a new island appeared in the region.
Still, some islands appear to have more visitors than last year.
They gazed out over the sea and saw an island appear.
An island of light appeared ahead in the darkness and they headed for it.