Plate planet

Forces in Japan

General Information:

The USA Forces were on the island of Okinawa from the end of WWII in 1945 through 1972 when the island was returned to full Japanese control. On most plates, issued by the U.S. Administrative entities, the "Torii Gate" symbol is shown.

Plates in my collection:

Forces in Japan


1946-1948	1949

USA Forces in Japan 1950 Passenger	USA Forces in Japan 1951 Passenger

1952 Passenger	1953 Passenger (rp)

1956 C = Civilian personnel of the army	1958

1959 Keystone of the Pacific	1960 Keystone of the Pacific

1962 Okinawa / USA Forces	1962 base with 1963 sticker

1965 sticker on 1964 base Passenger