Following the Second World War, Allied soldiers besieged Japan, not for war, but for the purpose of occupying the country. It was 1945, and the occupation was overseen by General Douglas Macarthur. The purpos… See more

There are other figurines in the sea of artistry in the world. There are in fact some that share a great resemblance with occupied Japan figurines. The best way to tell occupied Japan figurines from the rest is the stamp.… See more

Made in Occupied Japan figurines are mostly copies of existing works of art belonging to famous sculptors. This is why they are not worth very much. The Japanese economy was ill so the artists back then u… See more

If you have a figurine in your possession, it may be a family heirloom or a gift from an aged aunt or uncle who participated in the second world war in some way, you need to check it again. You just might be having in your posse… See more