Occupied Japan Lighters
“Occupied Japan” refers to a specific period in history following World War II when Japan was under Allied occupation, primarily led by the United States. This period lasted from 1945 to 1952. During this time, items manufactured in Japan were often marked with “Occupied Japan” to indicate their origin.
Lighters produced during the Occupied Japan era are collectibles today. They were often made from various materials such as metal, brass, or even ceramics. These lighters can bear unique designs and craftsmanship, reflecting the artistic styles of that period. The “Occupied Japan” mark can be found on the bottom or side of these items.
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Vintage Made In Occupied Japan Beethoven Grand Piano Cigarette Lighter Rare Nice
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Vintage Table Lighter Silverplated ,Made In Occupied Japan
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Vintage Shalco Camera Lighter Occupied JAPAN Black Silver Photography
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Vintage Mid-Century Camera Lighter with Removable Tripod Made in Occupied Japan
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VINTAGE 1940S SILVER BUICK MOVABLE WHEELS AUTOMOBILE CAR LIGHTER OCCUPIED JAPAN
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Vtg Small Occupied Japan Lighter with Lift Arm Chain Linked Mesh Wrapped
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1) Metal Mesh Lift Arm Lighter-1940s Made in Occupied Japan, 1" Height. Sparks!
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Vintage Working Occupied Japan Camera Lighter 7384/34
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Photo Lite Camera Table Lighter Made In Occupied Japan Complete With Box
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RARE Vintage Cigarette Lighter Chrome "Lucky Car" Lighter Occupied Japan
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Vintage Collectible Table top Pistol Lighter marked made in occupied japan.
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Vintage “Auto-Giant” Large Made In Occupied Japan Table Lighter
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Vintage Occupied Japan Camera Lighter W/ Compass And Tripod
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Vintage Table Lighter & Ashtray Set / Occupied Japan
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Vintage Pistol Cigarette Lighter Made in Occupied Japan
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MCM tabletop Lighter Occupied Japan Hollywood Regency Tobacciana Vintage 1950-60
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Vintage 1940's MIOJ Occupied Japan Lucky Car Figural Car Lighter UNUSED in BOX
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Rare Vintage Made in Occupied Japan Car Lighter Car Rolls & Sparks
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VTG MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN CHROME & Red YACHT Boat Ship 5” LIGHTER
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VTG 1940s Car Tin Chrome Cigarette Lighter Made in Occupied Japan PARTS/REPAIR
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Vintage Zenith Silver Tone Mini Lift Arm Lighter Occupied Japan
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Magic T.A.I.S novelty gun lighter. "Made in occupied Japan."
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Vintage Table Cigarette Lighter Ashtray Under Tray Occupied Japan NEW OLD STOCK
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Vintage 1940's MIOJ Occupied Japan Lucky Car Figural Car Lighter. Works. GM7
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Vintage Occupied Japan Cigarette Lighter Rocket Chrome Art Deco
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Vintage Occupied Japan Blue & Red on chrome Table Lighter Patricia
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vintage occupied japan table lighter
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1940s Occupied Japan Yamatogumi Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray Smoking Set.
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Vintage Nasco Miniature Pygmy Lift Arm Lighter w/ Chain 1" Tall Occupied Japan
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Vintage Weighted Sterling Silver Table Cigarette Lighter - Occupied Japan
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Vintage Ornate Table Lighter Made in occupied Japan !!
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Lumix Photo Lite 1940s Silver Tri Pod Camera Lighter Occupied Japan Vintage V25
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Vintage "Occupied Japan " Table Cigarette Lighter
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Vintage Music Stand Lyre Harp HARP Lighter. Occupied Japan
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vintage made in Occupied Japan Lighter , as-is parts
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New In Box Derringer Gun Cigarette Lighter Made In Occupied Japan 1950's
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Vintage Occupied Japan Relco Cowboy Boot with Spur Insert Table Lighter
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Rare Vintage Sitting Asian Woman Figurine Stamped Occupied Japan
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Vintage Occupied Japan Chrome Trophy Cup Table Lighters
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Vintage Very Large Continental Lighter Occupied Japan
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Vintage Aladdin Genie Lamp Table Lighter And Ashtray Set Made In Occupied Japan
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KKS Type D Made in Occupied Japan Miniature Lift Arm Lighter
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RARE Vintage 1940's OCCUPIED JAPAN Lift Arm Large Jumbo Table Lighter
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Vintage Lucky Car Cigarette Lighter, Made in Occupied Japan, w/Original Box
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VTG MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN CHROME YACHT CIGARETTE LIGHTER - ORIG. FAM. OWNERSHIP
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VTG 1940s Art Deco Deer Stagg Lighter Ashtray Cigarette Desk Set Occupied Japan
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Orig early 1950s OCCUPIED JAPAN 1950s Camera w/tripod Figural Cigarette Lighter
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Old Vintage Workking 3 barrel Lord chesterfield Lighter made in occupied japan
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Vintage Occupied Japan Lighter Shaped as a Gun
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1945 - 1952 Occupied Japan Ship Lighter Chrome & Red Bakelite Nice Condition
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