Thank you. - S. L., Farrell, Pa. DEAR S. L.: When many people hear the term "Occupied Japan," they immediately think of pottery and porcelain, but many other types of items bear this designation.

Five Valuable Noritake China Patterns to Watch For As you shop in antique stores and thrift shops or just take stock of what's in your china cabinet, look for these super valuable patterns.

China said on Monday that its naval ship conducted a "lawful and legitimate" transit in Japan's territorial waters last week, exercising its right under an international treaty on maritime law ...