l. The Imperial Japanese Government is directed to cease exercising, or attempting to exercise, governmental or administrative authority over any area outside of Japan (text omitted)
3. For the purpose of this directive, Japan is defined to include the four main islands of Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku) and the approximately 1,000 smaller adjacent islands, including the Tsushima Islands and the Ryukyu (Nansei) Islands north of 30°. North Latitude (excluding Kuchinoshima Island); and excluding (a) Utsuryo (Ullung) Island, Liancourt Rocks (Take Island) and Quelpart (Saishu or
Cheju) Island (text omitted)
6. Nothing in this directive shall be construed as an indication of Allied policy relating to the ultimate determination of the minor islands referred to in Article 8 of the Potsdam Declaration.
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Governmental and Administrative Separation of Certain Outlying Areas from Japan (SCAPIN-677)
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| Document title | Governmental and Administrative Separation of Certain Outlying Areas from Japan (SCAPIN-677) |
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| Date created (Western calendar) | January 29, 1946 |
| Date created (Japanese era) | January 29, Showa 21 |
| Author(s) / Editor(s) | General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers |
| Publisher | General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers |
| Name of publication | Name of Publication Materials on the Allied Occupation of Japan |
| Content | The Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) ordered the Government of Japan to cease exerting political and administrative authority over certain areas, and they included Takeshima (SCAPIN- 677). However, it clearly states in paragraph 6 of the Note that: "Nothing in this directive shall be construed as an indication of Allied policy relating to the ultimate determination of the minor islands referred to in Article 8 of the Potsdam Declaration." |
| Language | English |
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| Public access | Available to the public |
| Repository | National Diet Library (Original Repository: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)) |
| Medium | Paper |
| Copies | 2 pages |
| Reference No. | t1946012900101 |
| Reference & Information | Access the website of National Diet Library Digital Collections (Or, follow the instruction at the NARA to see microfilm: RG331) |
| Notes | Original is owned by National Archives and Records Administration. (This image is prepared from the original paper. Specify the Declassified Number when using the image.) |