The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part One: A Serious Business
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The Rise and Fall of Toys in Japan
In 1938, Japan was poised to become the number one toy maker in the world. The Japanese economy ground to a halt because of protests over their invasion of China. Authorities ordered Kusuge to stop making toys so that they could help during World War II. "It feels almost like, yeah, sure, there's money and there's business to be considered"
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