Japanese Territorial Perceptions in the 19th Century Shown Through Maps The Argonaut Island Confusion Explained Over the years Korea researchers have continually presented Japanese documents and maps ( link 1 ) ( link 2 ) that show Ulluengdo (Takeshima Island 竹島) and Dokdo (Matsushima Island 松島) as part of Chosun territory. Two examples of these […]

Many Japanese Meji Era Maps Show Dokdo as Korean On this page is yet another Japanese historical map that placed Dokdo Island as part of Chosun. Dokdo Island was also known as Matsushima (松島) by Japan and Hornet or Liancourt Rocks by European nations at this time. A few Japanese maps showed Dokdo Liancourt Rocks […]

A Study of British, Russian and Japanese Naval Maps and Dokdo – Takeshima Japanese and Russian Naval Maps Label Dokdo as Part of Korea’s East Coast The following page is a detailed analysis of Russian, Japanese and British maps of the Korean East Coast in order to understand these countries relationship with Dokdo Island and […]

The Ancient Limits of Japan and Korea Through Historical Map Analysis Hayashi Shihei’s 1785 map strongly supports Korea’s claim to Dokdo – Takeshima Island. In 1785 Hayashi Shihei made the Illustrated General Survey of the Three Countries. This book was translated into French by Heinrich Klaproth in 1832 and then it became widely used in […]

Feb. 22, 2008 Prof. Hosaka Shows 1894 Japanese Map With Dokdo As Korean Land Numerous Japanese historical maps and records indicate Dokdo – Takeshima was Chosun territory On February 22, 2008 (Shimane Prefecture Takeshima Day) Japanese Professor Hosaka Yuji (shown right) held a press conference to unveil some newly uncovered maps of Korea from the […]