Moreover, the Dajokan, Japan’s highest decision-making body in 1868-1885, denied any claims of sovereignty over Dokdo through its Order of 1877. Yet, in 1905, Japan took measures to incorporate Dokdo in order to use it as a strategic military site for its war with Russia.
此外，在1877年政令中，太政官（1868—1885年间日本最高决策机构）否认任何关于独岛的主权主张。但是，在1905年，日本采取措施将独岛纳为日本领土，利用其作为日俄战争的战略军事基地。