Soviet soldier poses with Japanese sabre, help with a photo

[photo-war]

Hi! This photo was taken in China in October 1945; can anyone recognize a sabre here? It appears to me that this private poses with a Japanese sabre, if this is correct what model is this?

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
Alexander

[Sengoku]

Check the date again, this looks more like 1905 than 1945.