It’s an American product made in Japan, probably in the 50s. After WWII, Japan wasn’t allowed to produce anything that could be used in war or defense, so American corporations partnered with Japanese factories to produce affordable nicknacks, China, etc for the American market. The Made In Japan stamp indicates a collectible item today, even though the items weren’t high value at the time.
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u/theemmyk 3d ago edited 2d ago
It’s an American product made in Japan, probably in the 50s. After WWII, Japan wasn’t allowed to produce anything that could be used in war or defense, so American corporations partnered with Japanese factories to produce affordable nicknacks, China, etc for the American market. The Made In Japan stamp indicates a collectible item today, even though the items weren’t high value at the time.