Sakhalin (Russian: Сахали́н, IPA: [səxɐˈlʲin]) is an island in Northeast Asia. Its north coast lies 6.5 km (4.0 mi) off the southeastern coast of Khabarovsk Krai in Russia, while its southern tip lies …

Karafuto Prefecture, derived from the Japanese Karafuto Chō (樺太廳/樺太庁,からふとちょう), was established by the Empire of Japan in 1907 to govern the southern part of Sakhalin, …

The invasion of Sakhalin was the last land battle of the Russo-Japanese War, and took place from 7 July to 31 July 1905.

Mar 7, 2025 · Sakhalin Island, island at the far eastern end of Russia. It is located between the Tatar Strait and the Sea of Okhotsk, north of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. With the Kuril …

Aug 30, 2017 · Between 1905 and 1945, the southern half of Sakhalin (Karafuto) was Japanese province. At that time Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk was called Toyohara, where you will find Japanese …

Apr 28, 2022 · Sakhalin (Russian: Сахали́н, suh-khah-LEEN), formerly known as Karafuto (樺太, kah-rah-foo-toh) to the Japanese, is a large and very sparsely populated island which was the …

Dec 17, 2023 · Welcome to Sakhalin, a Continental island in the Japan Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Sakhalin unique – …

The modern history of Sakhalin Island, a border island between Russia and Japan, has been one of demarcation, colonization, re-demarcation, and refugee resettlement, with a total of four …

Jun 27, 2024 · Japan gave up Sakhalin for several reasons, including territorial disputes, military conflicts, and international agreements. Here are the answers to some commonly asked …

Aug 14, 2012 · Sakhalin is a large and sparsely populated island in the North Pacific, lying directly North of Japan and East of Russia. While it currently belongs to the latter, the island was the …