The range of products lumped under the “Occupied Japan” rubric is astounding in its diversity, but most collectors focus on ceramic figurines or toys. Unlike most collectibles, these objects ...

Marked on the bottom of each are the words "Made in Occupied Japan." Anything you can tell me about the vintage and value of my figurines will be greatly appreciated. Answer: You have a pair of ...

A: Your little ceramic shoes are stamped “Made in Occupied Japan.” While they do not have high monetary value, they are examples of a fascinating period in post-World War II Japan.

It is brown with floral decoration and is marked with "MG" surrounded by "Made in Occupied Japan" in a circle. Thank you. - S. L., Farrell, Pa. DEAR S. L.: When many people hear the term "Occupied ...

When Japan surrendered to the Allied Powers on Aug. 14, 1945, it became an occupied country until April 28, 1952. Even though the occupation was to have been a joint effort of the Allies it was ...