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Which prefecture was annexed by the Soviet Union after Japan's defeat in 1945?
Karafuto Prefecture
Hokkaido Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
Tokyo Prefecture
Answer
After Japan's defeat in 1945, the Soviet Union annexed Karafuto Prefecture. This was a significant loss for Japan, as it marked the end of its colonial empire.
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