Backwater? Growing power?

  • nialv7@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    70s and 80s were before my time so that could be why i am mistaken, but i kind of thought it would have been Japan?

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      2 days ago

      I’m OP’s age and don’t remember having any toys from Japan. Dad fought in the Pacific Theater, didn’t have a positive outlook on Japanese people or products. Funny thing though, we would hunt flea markets, antique shops and garage sales for “Made In Occupied Japan” stamps. Wonder if that’s still collectible?