Like Nippon, Occupied Japanese objects are increasingly growing in value and collectibles, and more dealers are scrambling to provide these items to their buyers. Identification is simple of course the...
As a Vintage Boutique Owner,and a collector of "Occupied Japan" collectables for some 30 years now,my interest in these treasures is well served,and loved.So,I wanted to share my personal knowledge of these...
Hi, My name Is Jay Kerch, and I am a major seller of vintage dog figurines with a specialty of made in Japan dogs. Before and after world war two, Japan was the main source of inexpensive decorative arts just...
McKinley Tariff Act from 1890, law establishing record-high tariffs on many imported items, sponsored by Representative William McKinley, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, the act was designed to...
The following is a compilation of research from different thoughts on Occupied Japan markings. There are varying opinions on the history of this marking. The unofficial occupation began when Emperor Hirohito...
The word Nippon means Japan in the Japanese language. But this doesn't mean that decorative arts, porcelain and pottery that are marked "Made in Japan:" can be called NIPPON. Nippon and Made in Japan are not...
Save 10 characters in your auction title by using MIJ instead of Made In Japan. If a buyer searches for the words Made In Japan and you only have MIJ in your title, your auction will still come up in search...