{"product_id":"memory-of-japan-korea-cigarette-case-longin-lighter","title":"Memory of Japan \u0026 Korea Enamel Cigarette Case \u0026 Longin Lighter Set c.1945–1953","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUnique postwar Pacific history enameled cigarette case and lighter set with Japanese imagery.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccupation-era and Korean War souvenir pieces \u003c\/strong\u003eare increasingly sought after because they capture a unique period in postwar Pacific history. This colorful enameled cigarette case and lighter set combines iconic Japanese imagery—including Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms—with a map identifying major cities across Japan and Korea. Originally purchased as a keepsake by an American serviceman stationed overseas, the set represents the era when military personnel often brought home finely crafted Japanese souvenirs as reminders of their service and travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eCollectors of militaria, occupation-era memorabilia, tobacciana, and postwar Japanese export goods appreciate these pieces for their distinctive enamel work, historical associations, and increasingly limited survival as complete matching sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back into the years immediately following World War II with this striking \u003cstrong\u003eMemory of Japan \u0026amp; Korea enameled cigarette case and matching lighter set\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in Japan during the American military presence in the Pacific region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in vivid shades of emerald green enamel, both pieces feature a beautifully detailed design centered on snow-capped Mount Fuji, surrounded by the mapped outlines of Japan and Korea. Major cities—including Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Seoul, Pyongyang, Pusan, Okinawa, and others—are identified in gold lettering. Delicate pink cherry blossoms frame the lower portion of the design, creating a distinctly Japanese aesthetic that appealed to foreign visitors and servicemen alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the mountain appears the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e\"Memory of Japan \u0026amp; Korea\"\u003c\/strong\u003e along with a globe-and-laurel emblem reminiscent of military insignia used throughout the Pacific theater during the postwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cigarette case opens via a push-button release to reveal a silver-tone interior fitted with its original spring retention system for holding cigarettes securely in place. The hinge and closure function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the case is the matching enamel lighter, marked LONGIN on the mechanism and Longins Tokyo Japan on the base. The lighter remains an attractive display piece and is offered as found, untested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching enamel decoration, surviving pair format, and strong visual appeal make this an excellent addition to collections of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld War II and Korean War memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccupation-era souvenirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese export wares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacciana Vintage smoking accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Fuji and Japan travel collectibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more military and political collectibles or those tied to tobacco culture, browse our\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/militaria-political\" title=\"Militaria \u0026amp; Political | Political, Campaign \u0026amp; Civic Life\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eMilitaria \u0026amp; Political\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/breweriana-tobacciana\" title=\"Breweriana \u0026amp; Tobacciana | Brewery Collectibles \u0026amp; Smoking Paraphernalia\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreweriana \u0026amp; Tobacciana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ecollections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Longins Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32045100171331,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/100_0773.jpg?v=1780229923","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/memory-of-japan-korea-cigarette-case-longin-lighter","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}